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Letters to Sports: Luka or LeBron? Lakers need both

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Mookie Betts, the Dodgers, ...

Luka Doncic Decision Made on Slovenia’s Next EuroBasket Prep Game

For Lakers star Luka Doncic, apparently the Slovenian national team has seen enough to rest assured he will be on the roster that the team brings to Poland for the opener of the EuroBasket tournament ...
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Luka Dončić Expected to Sign $400 Million-Plus Contract With Los Angeles Lakers in 2028 With No-Trade Clause

NBA superstar Luka Dončić is expected to decline his 2028-29 player option with the Los Angeles Lakers and sign a $400 ...

Full extent of Luka Doncic’s stunning weight loss revealed after signing massive Lakers extension

Concerns over his conditioning and eating habits reportedly caused Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison to be hesitant to ...

Luka Dončić told Lakers president Rob Pelinka, coach JJ Redick he doesn't want to wait to try and win a title

Things are looking up in Lakerland as of late after the team signed franchise centerpiece Luka Doncic to a three-year, $165 ...
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Lakers can't repeat LeBron James-era mistakes with Luka Doncic

If the Lakers are to maximize Doncic's prime, they must avoid repeating the mistakes that have defined much of LeBron James’ ...

Lakers Notes: Massive Schedule Leaks, 3 Teams to Pursue LeBron James in Free Agency, Celtics Take Shot at LA

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is ramping up for the season — currently featuring on the Slovenian national team in ...

Luka Will Never Have A Better Teammate Than 40-Year-Old LeBron Unless Giannis Or Jokic Join Lakers, Says NBA Analyst

Nick Wright believes that unless the Lakers are preparing a move for Nikola Jokic or Giannis Antetokounmpo, a 40-year-old ...