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When the Los Angeles Lakers made the trade heard around the world in February, stunning the NBA by sending four-time All-NBA first teamer Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for five-timer Luka Dončić — who is six years younger — their intention was clearly to put the team in position to win one more championship while LeBron James was still playing. That did not happen. Not only did the Lakers fall to even get to the NBA Finals, they did not make it out of the first round. They did not even make it past Game Five of the first…
There was a lot of criticism circling the Dallas Mavericks after they traded franchise star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February. Expect another round of opinions about the big swap during the preseason when the Mavericks and Lakers meet at Las Vegas on Oct. 15. The Lakers announced four preseason games on Monday in which they are designated as the home team, and the attention-getter is the matchup vs. Dallas. The Mavericks landed Anthony Davis in the controversial deal, but Dallas fans were irate over the loss of Doncic. The Lakers won both meetings between the teams…
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering the 2025 NBA offseason with a clear mandate: retool the roster around LeBron James and Luka Doncic to return to championship contention. Following a second consecutive first-round playoff exit that exposed specific roster needs, general manager Rob Pelinka has signaled changes ahead, fueling speculation about potential trades and free agency moves. Among the players whose futures are uncertain is forward Rui Hachimura. Despite a solid season, Hachimura’s name has surfaced in trade rumors as the Lakers explore options to strengthen their lineup. This is primarily due to Hachimura’s expiring $18.3 million salary that can…
For months, passersby paused at 14th & Main to marvel as Kobe kissed Gigi in paint. A tribute so perfect it felt untouchable. Then, on April 29, vandals struck. Luka Doncic quietly picked up the $5,000 tab to restore it. Now, barely a week later, the same mural lies ruinous again, slashed by someone who seems determined to erase L.A.’s memory of its heroes. As the city reels, the question on everyone’s lips is how quickly a community’s hope can be defaced. The ‘Mambas Forever’ mural shows Kobe Bryant and Gianna in a tender embrace, a powerful tribute by artist…
The summer transfer window is up and running, and Arsenal are expected to do business as Mikel Arteta tries to strengthen his squad and bring home some silverware next season. The Gunners finished second in the Premier League for the third season in a row and reached the semi-final of the Champions League. However, there is a hope that Arsenal can go one better in the top flight in 2025/26 and work has started on the Gunners’ attempts to bolster their ranks for the new campaign. Arteta wants to add new faces as they bid to challenge for the title…
The Lakers are certain to appoint a fresh recruit during the offseason to take up the position. Subsequently, the status quo has given rise to a plethora of trade rumors. Having given away star Center Anthony Davis, the LA Lakers are yet to bring reinforcement to the squad. The absence of a genuine Center heavily cost the Lakers, as their defensive frailties were perceptible, which the Minnesota Timberwolves exploited in Round 1 of the Playoffs. Timberwolves crushed the Lakers 4-1 to knock them out of the competition, leaving the management to dwell about solutions. The Lakers are certain to appoint…
In a bold midseason move, the Los Angeles Lakers altered the trajectory of their future by acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. This trade, executed on February 2, quickly became one of the NBA’s most talked-about events, setting the stage for a transformative era in Los Angeles. With LeBron James’s chapter nearing its close, the Lakers placed their faith in Doncic to lead the franchise into a new decade of basketball. Doncic, a 6-foot-6 point guard with an extraordinary basketball IQ and incomparable offensive skills, swiftly adapted to his new team, dispelling initial uncertainties. By Game 4 of the…
Luka Doncic Predicted to Sign Short-Term Extension With Lakers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Dallas Mavericks shocked the sports world in February when they traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The blockbuster deal paired Doncic with NBA legend LeBron James. Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists with the Lakers in the regular season after the Mavericks traded him. The future Hall of Famer then put up 30.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game in the 2025 playoffs. Despite Doncic putting up stellar numbers, though, the Lakers lost to the Timberwolves in the…
Manchester City and Barcelona have expressed interest in Arsenal’s highly rated midfield prospect Max Dowman, FootballTransfers understands, but the Gunners remain determined to keep hold of the teenager and mould him into a first-team star at the Emirates. Dowman, who only turned 15 in December, has already earned recognition at England youth level and has been making waves within Arsenal’s Hale End academy. His composed presence in midfield, technical maturity, and footballing intelligence have caught the attention of elite European scouts – most notably from Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and La Liga giants Barcelona. Sources close to the situation suggest…
Warren Bondo was one of five signings that AC Milan made in the winter transfer window, and it would be fair to say not much has been seen of him. Bondo arrived at Milan on deadline day in the winter transfer window with the label of being deputy to Youssouf Fofana, in essence a defensive-minded midfielder whose more important tasks might well be out of possession. However, it took him a long time to make his debut for the club under Sergio Conceicao, not helped by the fact that the Frenchman arrived with an injury which didn’t help his initial…