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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić told the Golf Channel while attending the British Open that he's "excited" for next season. The Lakers have completely reshaped their roster this summer around Dončić and Austin Reaves. "I think we have a really good team," Dončić said. "I'm very excited to start...

According to Iztok Franko, Luka Dončić "pushed hard" for the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz. The Lakers paid a steep price to get Kessler because Dončić wanted to play with an A-list center. "If Kessler was the franchise center Dončić wanted so badly, and...

Luka Dončić is "excited" about the new players the Los Angeles Lakers acquired this offseason, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The Lakers acquired Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz and signed Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Kevon Looney and Collin Sexton in free agency. Los Angeles also re-signed Austin Reaves,...

DHJ Quick Take: Rich Paul Tells Forbes LeBron James' Decision Isn't Coming 'Anytime Soon' Rich Paul told Forbes a LeBron James free-agency decision isn't imminent, and his own 10-team whiteboard has Cleveland and Philadelphia leading, while Dallas' pitch leans entirely on business ties. What did Rich Paul tell Forbes? "I...

DHJ Quick Take: Jalen Brunson Stays Measured on Mavericks Letting Him and Luka Dončić Go Jalen Brunson offered a short, pointed response when Sports Illustrated asked whether Dallas fumbled him and Luka Dončić, declining to criticize the front office by name. What did Jalen Brunson say about the Mavericks losing...

Luka Dončić and LeBron James had no issues on the Los Angeles Lakers and James is not leaving the Lakers because of Dončić, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. The Lakers acquired Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks in February 2025. James and Dončić had a record of 47-25 in...

DHJ Quick Take: Lakers Eyeing Quentin Grimes as Free Agency Opens The Los Angeles Lakers enter free agency with Quentin Grimes squarely on their radar, viewing the former Maverick as a three-and-D fit for their mid-level exception. His familiarity with Luka Dončić only sharpens the case. Why are the Lakers...

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić is "known to be a fan" of Detroit Pistons All-Star Jalen Duren’s game, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Duren was underwhelmed by Detroit’s offer in restricted free agency and will meet with the Lakers and Sacramento Kings. As a restricted free agent,...

DHJ Quick Take: Lakers Face Pressure to Keep Dončić Happy Pressure on Management: The Los Angeles Lakers are facing immense pressure regarding superstar Luka Dončić, with reports indicating his focus could shift elsewhere if the front office fails to deliver on the competitive roster plans promised to him. Early Playout...

DHJ Quick Take: Dončić Demands Elite Center in LA Targeting an Elite Big Man: Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić has informed team management that he wants an "A-list" center added to the roster, prompting front-office due diligence on restricted free agents like Jalen Duren and Walker Kessler. Dominant Debut...