Mavericks-Lakers takeaways: Lakers win but still have work to do For the first time since the blockbuster trade shocked the NBA, Luka Doncic and the Lakers faced the Mavericks.

Luka likely off minutes limit as Lakers return Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Lakers, and he’s likely back to full speed as well.

Luka shines in limited minutes as Lakers win debut Luka Doncic scored 14 points in limited playing time during his debut with the Lakers on Monday night, joining their starting lineup alongside LeBron James and immediately getting into the flow during Los Angeles’ 132-113 victory over the Jazz.

NBA Power Rankings: Where the Lakers, Mavs and Spurs stand after seismic trades The NBA trade deadline is almost here! Check out where all 30 teams stack up before the deadline hits.

Pelinka: Lakers searching trade market for big Rob Pelinka says the Lakers still have work to do to become a championship roster led by Luka Doncic, specifically identifying center as a big need.

Sources: Luka to Lakers, AD to Mavs in stunner In a blockbuster trade that shook the NBA world Saturday night, the Mavs shipped superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis as part of a 3-team deal.

Redick: Lakers want to play, ‘give people hope’ Lakers coach JJ Redick says he hopes Saturday’s game against the Spurs will be played as scheduled, giving the people of Los Angeles ‘hope’ in the wake of recent wildfires.

Sources: Russell to Nets; Lakers get Finney-Smith The Lakers have agreed to trade D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, sources told ESPN.

LeBron returns as Lakers try new starting lineup Lakers star forward LeBron James will return to the lineup Sunday against the Grizzlies, the team announced, after missing Los Angeles’ past two games because of left foot soreness.

LeBron: Lakers in rough patch without ‘big pieces’ After the Lakers’ seventh loss in nine games, LeBron James pointed to the team’s lack of depth as a major challenge, with five key players currently out with injuries.

Trounced by 41, reeling Lakers share in blame Lakers coach JJ Redick said there “has to be some ownership” after Wednesday’s 134-93 loss to the Heat, which marked the team’s sixth loss in eight games.

The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate For years the Lakers have tried — and failed — to find a consistent long-range threat to complement LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In rookie Dalton Knecht, that search might be over.

LeBron James, the Lakers and the three-year search for a ‘laser’ For years the Lakers have tried — and failed — to find a consistent long-range threat to complement LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In rookie Dalton Knecht, that search might be over.

‘We can’t wait’: A timeline of the tension between Nuggets and Lakers The back-and-forth between the two teams dates back to the 2023 Western Conference finals.

Lakers to honor Riley with statue outside arena The Los Angeles Lakers will honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena.

Recent timeline of reignited beef between the Lakers and Grizzlies Ja Morant and Desmond Bane sparked some bad blood when the Lakers and Grizzlies faced off last week.

NBA reopening investigation into Lakers’ Hayes The NBA is reopening an investigation into a 2021 incident involving Lakers center Jaxson Hayes after TMZ published a video of it Saturday.

LeBron dazzles in 4th, but stresses Lakers ‘a team’ LeBron James said his fourth-quarter burst in Saturday’s win over the Kings isn’t something that will be necessary for entire games in order for L.A. to win this season.

Sources: Lakers’ Redick adding McMillan, Brooks Lakers coach JJ Redick is hiring Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks, who have a combined 31 seasons of head-coaching experience, as his top assistants, sources told ESPN.

Sources: LeBron reaches deal to stay with Lakers LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million maximum contract to return to the Lakers, sources told ESPN, on a deal includes a player option for the 2025-26 season and a no-trade clause.