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Luka Doncic may still qualify for NBA awards under rare exception

The 65-game rule for NBA players to receive an award now could impact Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic. Doncic exited Thursday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a hamstring injury, and concern has circulated regarding how long Doncic will be out. Doncic has played in 64 games this season, and he is … The post Luka Doncic may still qualify for NBA awards under rare exception appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Stephen A. Smith thought Luka Dončić might have been faking injury

Luka Dončić’s injury might be bad news for the Los Angeles Lakers, but at least it sort of stopped Stephen A. Smith from calling him a fraud. Dončić left the Lakers’ 136-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night early because of a left hamstring injury. He appeared to tweak the hamstring in…

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Mavericks’ Max Christie drops Luka Doncic trade revelation over a year later

Fourteen months removed from the most shocking move in recent NBA history, Dallas Mavericks’ Max Christie reflected on the Los Angeles Lakers’ trade for Luka Doncic, which sent him to Dallas last season. He’ll never forget the day it happened. Christie revealed how he found out about his trade from the Lakers to the Mavericks […] The post Mavericks’ Max Christie drops Luka Doncic trade revelation over a year later appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers, Luka Doncic Hit With Troubling Future Projection

The Los Angeles Lakers have been looking like a potential NBA Finals contender in recent weeks. Unfortunately, some bad news hit the team on Thursday when Luka Doncic went down with what could be a serious hamstring strain.Doncic could be forced out of game action for weeks. If that is the case, his status for […] The post Lakers, Luka Doncic Hit With Troubling Future Projection appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Colin Cowherd drops ‘Louis Vuitton bag’ Lakers-Thunder comparison

In the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 139-96 blowout win against the Los Angeles Lakers, the defending champions proved its dominance atop the Western Conference standings, as Fox Sports 1’s Colin Cowherd explained the contrast between the two teams. The Thunder handed the Lakers their worst loss of the regular season, 43-point beatdown led by reigning MVP […] The post Colin Cowherd drops ‘Louis Vuitton bag’ Lakers-Thunder comparison appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 1 way Lakers star Luka Doncic can still qualify for NBA awards amid latest injury

The Los Angeles Lakers are awaiting further clarity on Luka Doncic’s injury status, but a potential path remains for the star guard to retain eligibility for end-of-season awards despite concerns surrounding the league’s 65-game rule. Doncic exited Thursday night’s 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter with a hamstring injury. His […] The post The 1 way Lakers star Luka Doncic can still qualify for NBA awards amid latest injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jason Kidd doubles down after Mark Cuban’s comments on Luka Doncic trade

The fallout from the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade with the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks in 2025 is still happening. Recently, Mark Cuban commented on the Doncic trade, even saying that Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd helped GM Nico Harrison with the trade. On Friday, Kidd shut that down with a strong statement. “I … The post Jason Kidd doubles down after Mark Cuban’s comments on Luka Doncic trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Warriors rumors: Will Dubs actually pursue LeBron James in free agency? ClutchPoints insider downplays chances

Speculation linking LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors has resurfaced ahead of the offseason, but a recent report suggests such a move remains unlikely. ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported Friday that league sources have downplayed the Warriors’ chances of pursuing the Los Angeles Lakers star in free agency, despite long-standing intrigue surrounding a […] The post Warriors rumors: Will Dubs actually pursue LeBron James in free agency? ClutchPoints insider downplays chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mac McClung makes history with second G League MVP award

The Chicago Bulls may not technically have Mac McClung, but the Windy City Bulls are very fortunate to have him. So much so that McClung has been the NBA G League’s best player once again. On Friday, McClung became the first player in league history to win the NBA G League MVP twice, per NBA […] The post Mac McClung makes history with second G League MVP award appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers rumors: Draymond Green was almost traded to LA in Warriors’ Giannis pursuit

The NBA trade deadline was chock-full of rumors involving the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo. One team that was possibly firmly in the mix was the Golden State Warriors, as the club was hoping to pair Antetokounmpo with Stephen Curry. New rumors claim that the organization even put together a trade package that would have […] The post Lakers rumors: Draymond Green was almost traded to LA in Warriors’ Giannis pursuit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jason Kidd’s honest response to Mark Cuban’s Luka Doncic Mavericks trade comments

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reflected on how he learned about the Luka Doncic trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, remembering how Mark Cuban was the first person who came to mind. Following reports suggesting that the Mavericks front office is seeking a high-profile GM to help navigate the team’s future, Kidd set the […] The post Jason Kidd’s honest response to Mark Cuban’s Luka Doncic Mavericks trade comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks coach Jason Kidd once again addresses his awareness of Luka Doncic trade

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to host the Orlando Magic on Friday night, head coach Jason Kidd again clarified his role — or lack thereof — in the franchise-altering trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers last year. Kidd addressed the situation in a video shared by Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS […] The post Mavericks coach Jason Kidd once again addresses his awareness of Luka Doncic trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith gets brutally honest on Lakers Luka Doncic’s injury

When Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter of a 139-96 drubbing against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith questioned the severity of the injury. In what could cost Doncic NBA awards such as All-NBA honors as he’s one-game shy of the 65-game minimum, the Lakers […] The post Stephen A. Smith gets brutally honest on Lakers Luka Doncic’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Austin Reaves trades F-bombs with Luka Doncic heckler

Austin Reaves had a message for a fan who was heckling the Los Angeles Lakers while Luka Doncic was hurt on Thursday night. Doncic suffered a concerning injury during his Lakers’ 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Thursday night. The Lakers star went down with a … The post Austin Reaves trades F-bombs with Luka Doncic heckler appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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