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• Lakers 'Couldn't Live With What They Saw' On Mark Williams' PhysicalThe Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams at the deadline after he failed the team's physical examination. "[The Lakers] just couldn't live with what they saw," a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN regarding Williams' physical examination results. Williams was specifically requested by Luka Doncic as his preferred lob partner from availab...2025See more Los Angeles Lakers -
• Luka Doncic 'Feeling Much Better' Ahead Of Game 4Luka Doncic is "feeling much better" ahead of Game 4 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "Luka Doncic is rested. He's feeling much better. And outside of a team meeting and individual treatment, I'm told Luka Doncic spent all of Saturday sleeping in his bed, which is something he could not do on Thursday and Friday when he was dealing wit...2025Read about Los Angeles Lakers -
• Luka Doncic Admits He ‘Played Through A Lot Of Injuries’ With Mavericks: ‘A Lot Of People Don’t Know That’
Luka Doncic told Malika Andrews of ESPN that he “played through a lot of injuries” during his time with the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic, who is now on the Los Angeles Lakers, was traded by Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison over conditioning issues. “I would say I gave everything to that franchise,” Doncic said. “I played […] The post Luka Doncic A...2025See more Malika Andrews
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• Jason Kidd 'Resented' Front Office For Being Tasked With Remaking Roster Built For Luka DoncicJason Kidd harbored resentment toward the Dallas Mavericks front office regarding their midseason trade of Luka Doncic, despite sharing some of the same frustrations with the star player that led to the move, according to multiple team and league sources speaking to DLLS Sports. Kidd was reportedly frustrated not only by the team's injury crisis but also by being tasked with reinventing a roster t...2025Read about Jason Kidd -
• Report: Nico Harrison ‘Griped’ That Luka Doncic Was Holding Mavericks ‘Hostage’
According to NBA insider Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Nico Harrison “griped” that Luka Doncic was holding the Dallas Mavericks “hostage.” Harrison wasn’t happy when Doncic didn’t join the Mavericks on a road trip. Doncic wanted to stay in Dallas to rehab his calf injury, while Harrison wanted the superstar to rehab on the road with […] The post Report: Nico Harri...2025Click for news about Nico Harrison
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• Mavs proud as 'tumultuous' year ends in play-in
Klay Thompson said the Mavericks "persevered" through a season ravaged by injuries and the shocking trade of Luka Doncic, one that came to an end Friday night in a 120-106 play-in loss to the Grizzlies....2025Read about Klay Thompson
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• Mavericks injury update: Kyrie Irving (knee) could return by January 2026
The Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 season was derailed for several reasons. First, the team traded All-NBA PG Luka Doncic to the Lakers at the trade deadline. On top of that, the Mavs had multiple players deal with long-term injuries in the second half of the season. That included nine-time all-star Kyrie Irving. He tore his ACL […] The post Mavericks injury update: Kyrie Irving (knee) cou...2025Click for news about Kyrie Irving
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• Kyrie Irving Could Return In January; Mavs Interested In New Three-Year DealWhile the intended plans for Nico Harrison and the Dallas Mavericks were thwarted by injuries after they traded Luka Doncic, there is optimism within the franchise that Kyrie Irving will be able to return from his ACL tear prior to the 2026 All-Star break. Irving's contract status is also a question as he could become a free agent this offseason. The Mavericks have interest in having Irving decli...2025See also Kyrie Irving -
• Nico Harrison Has 'No Regrets' On Trading Luka Doncic To LakersNico Harrison, along with new Dallas Mavericks' CEO Rick Welts, held an hour-long session Tuesday morning with a select group of Dallas-based media. The controversial trade of Luka Doncic for a package headlined by Anthony Davis dominated the discussion. Harrison's only other media availability since the trade was a brief pregame session the following day in Cleveland "There's no regrets on the tr...2025See more articles Nico Harrison -
• Luka Doncic Choosing Not To Travel With Mavs During Late January Road Trip Frustrated ExecsNico Harrison wanted Luka Doncic to travel with the Dallas Mavericks during a five-game, 10-day road trip in late January as he continued his rehabilitation from a calf strain. Doncic had believed he had suffered the calf strain on Christmas because he returned too soon from a previous injury. Doncic's camp also believed plane rides could create a possible setback and that he could maximize his wo...2025Click for news about Nico Harrison
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• Report: Mavericks were ‘frustrated’ Luka Doncic didn’t travel and rehab calf injury with team
According to NBA insiders Christian Clark, David Aldridge, Sam Amick and Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Dallas Mavericks were “frustrated” that Luka Doncic didn’t travel and rehab his calf injury with the team. Doncic suffered a serious calf injury on Christmas against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He rehabbed in Dallas with his medical team instead […] The post Report:...2025Visit the page Sam Amick
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• Report: Mavericks thought Luka Doncic ‘isolated himself from the rest of the team’ during rehab stints
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks thought Luka Doncic “isolated himself from the rest of the team” during his rehab stints. Doncic suffered multiple injuries during his Mavericks career. “The Mavericks likewise asserted that Dončić, during his various rehab stints this season, isolated himself from the rest of the team,” Stein wrote. […] ...2025Visit the page Marc Stein
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• Mavericks injury report: Dereck Lively II (ankle) could return Wednesday vs. the Hawks
The Mavericks lost 113-109 to the Nets on Monday night. Dallas is 37-39 this season and will be fighting for a playoff spot in the play-in tournament. On top of trading away Luka Doncic, the Mavericks’ season has been derailed by injuries. Top players on their roster have missed significant time in 2024-25 due to […] The post Mavericks injury report: Dereck Lively II (ankle) could ret...2025Check it out Dereck Lively
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• Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Talks Injury, Trade, More
10-time All-Star Mavericks big man Anthony Davis is loving life with his new team. The 6’10” pro has only appeared in three games since being traded as the centerpiece in the Lakers’ blockbuster pre-deadline deal for All-NBA Team guard Luka Doncic. But he’s already enjoying life with Dallas, as he told Marc J. Spears of […]...2025Read about Anthony Davis
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• Kyrie Irving calls out media members who said heavy minutes led to ACL tear: ‘I didn’t have a fatigue injury, I take great care of my body’
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving called out NBA media members who said heavy minutes led to his ACL tear. Irving tore his left ACL on March 3 against the Sacramento Kings. The All-Star was playing a lot of minutes since the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic and had several rotational players injured. However, Irving said on […] The post Kyrie Irving calls out media members who said ...2025See also Kyrie Irving
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• LeBron James returns from injury, but Lakers look lost in blowout loss to BullsLuka Doncic finishes with 34 points and LeBron James scores 17, but the Lakers can't keep pace with Coby White and the Chicago Bulls in a 146-115 loss....2025Continue with LeBron James
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• Lakers’ Luka Doncic day-to-day with sprained ankleLakers star Luka Doncic will miss Thursday’s home game against the Bucks with a right ankle sprain, as first reported by Dave McMenamin of ESPN. A team source told Hoops Wire that Doncic’s injury is considered “day-to-day.” Doncic had previously been ruled out for last Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets due to left calf […] The post Lakers’ Luka Donc...2025Visit the page Dave McMenamin -
• Mavericks face potential forfeits over deepening injury crisisThe Luka Doncic curse persists....2025 -
• Luka Doncic Sits Loss Versus Nuggets Due To Calf, Ankle InjuryLuka Doncic missed the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-126 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night with a left calf injury and sprained right ankle. LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes had all previously left the Lakers' road trip early to receive treatment in Los Angeles. Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent, and Trey Jemison III were also out against the Nuggets. The Lakers finished 0-4 on the...2025See also Los Angeles Lakers -
• Lakers’ Luka Doncic Won’t Play Against Nuggets Friday Night
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will sit out Friday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets to manage a lingering calf injury and sprained right ankle. The superstar from Slovenia is fresh off dropping 45 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists in a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks the night before. The Lakers are 0-3 […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic Won’t Play Against ...2025Visit the page Los Angeles Lakers
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• LeBron James' injury could cost Lakers their contender statusUp until Saturday, the Lakers were enjoying a honeymoon period after acquiring Luka Doncic. Most fans and media were viewing Los Angeles as the clear winner of the most shocking trade in NBA history....2025See more LeBron James -
• Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves take blame for Lakers losing to lowly Nets without LeBron James: ‘I played incredibly bad’
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the lowly Brooklyn Nets on Monday (3/10) for their second loss in a row. Even though NBA legend LeBron James didn’t play due to a groin injury, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were in the lineup and the Lakers had a 15-point lead early. However, the Nets outscored the […] The post Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves take blame for Lakers losing to lowly Nets w...2025Check it out Austin Reaves
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• Report: Luka Doncic Told LeBron James To Take His Time In Return From Groin Injury
According to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Luka Doncic told LeBron James to take his time in his return from a groin injury. LeBron suffered a groin injury on March 8 against the Boston Celtics. He’s expected to miss one-to-two weeks. The Los Angeles Lakers are in second place in the Western Conference standings. […] The post Report: Luka Doncic Told LeBron Jam...2025See also Groin Injury
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• Luka Doncic On Injury & Facing Celtics for First Time as a Laker
Luka Doncic got the full Lakers experience after his first game against longtime rivals the Celtics on their home court. Things didn’t go LA’s way though, after they went down 111-101 to end their eight-game winning streak and Doncic and LeBron both picked up injuries. After the game, Doncic reflected on being back in Boston […] The post Luka Doncic On Injury & Facing Celtic...2025
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• LeBron James & Luka Doncic Address James’ Groin Injury
LeBron James suffered a groin strain in the Lakers’ 111-101 loss to the Celtics on Saturday night and he’s since downplayed the injury to the media. The Lakers great left the game with 6:44 remaining in the fourth quarter and didn’t return to the court. LeBron missed 17 games with a groin injury in his […] The post LeBron James & Luka Doncic Address James’ Groin ...2025See more LeBron James
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• LeBron James Out At Least 1-2 Weeks Due To Strained GroinLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss at least one-to-two weeks due to a strained groin. James was injured in Saturday night's loss at the Boston Celtics. Midway through the fourth quarter, James went down and was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly thereafter. James said postgame that he wasn't overly concerned about the injury. He said it didn't feel as severe as the groi...2025Read about LeBron James -
• Mark Cuban said the Mavericks needed a ‘better deal’ when they traded Luka Doncic
The 2024-25 season has spiraled out of control for the Dallas Mavericks. A combination of injuries and trades has changed the Dallas’ championship window. With Luka Doncic, the team was a title contender. However, GM Nico Harrison traded Doncic to the Lakers. Instead of shopping Doncic and getting the best deal possible, Harrison only spoke […] The post Mark Cuban said the Mavericks n...2025Read about Mark Cuban
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• Jalen Brunson outscores Luka Doncic, LeBron James but leaves with apparent ankle injury in Knicks' 113-109 OT loss to LakersJalen Brunson scored a game-high 39 points but injured his ankle and was in the locker room for the waning moments of overtime as the Knicks fell to the Lakers, 113-109, on Thursday night in Los Angeles....2025See also Jalen Brunson
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• Jason Kidd Addresses Nasty Rumors About Kyrie Irving’s Injury
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has denied any connection between Kyrie Irving’s tragic ACL injury and his increased playing time since the Luka Doncic trade. The NBA internet was very quick to draw parallels between Irving’s increased minutes since Luka was traded and Irving’s left ACL tear. In the ten games leading up to the season-ending […] The post Jason Kidd Addresses Nast...2025Check it out Jason Kidd
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• Jason Kidd: Kyrie Irving’s Injury Was “Freak Accident”
Kyrie Irving had been taking on a larger workload since Luka Doncic was injured on Christmas Day and ultimately traded, so there was speculation that the increased stress on his body contributed to the season-ending ACL tear he suffered Monday night. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd strongly disagreed with that theory during a session with reporters […]...2025Continue with Jason Kidd
