Tag: Luka Doncic

Kyrie Irving ACL tear ends season as Mavericks pivot to Cooper Flagg era

Kyrie Irving
February 2026

Kyrie Irving tore his left ACL and will miss the season, the first full-season absence of his 15-year career. Dallas is set to build around No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg with Irving expected to stay engaged as a mentor during rehab. The injury landed amid major roster upheaval after the Doncic trade, a brief and disrupted Davis stint, and a further pivot away from that move. Dallas plans to re-center the project on Flagg, with team leadership highlighting Irving’s influence and ongoing involvement while he recovers.

LeBron Makes 22nd Straight All-Star as Reserve After Sciatica-Delayed Start

LeBron James
January 2026

James was named a West reserve for a record 22nd consecutive All-Star selection after missing the first 14 games with sciatica, saying he focused on returning to form rather than chasing the honor. Coaches voted him in despite early-season missed time; debate followed due to notable omissions; James emphasized health and performance since returning, and he remains an All-Star points/minutes leader.

Doncic Returns to Dallas With Less Emotion as Lakers Rally Past Maverick

Luka Doncic
January 2026

Doncic said the Dallas return felt easier emotionally than last year as he posted 33 points and 11 assists and the Lakers beat the Mavericks 116-110, continuing his unbeaten run against Dallas since the trade. He briefly walked toward the wrong locker at halftime before turning back, and noted lingering emotions while acknowledging support from fans and people in Dallas. The crowd response was calmer than earlier in the season, with “MVP” chants replacing prior “Fire Nico” chants tied to resentment over the trade.

Ayton Goes 10-for-10 as Lakers Beat Raptors, Adds Rare Stat Line

Deandre Ayton
January 2026

Ayton posted 25 points on 10-for-10 shooting with 13 rebounds to power a 110-93 Lakers win, joining a small group of Lakers to hit 10 shots without a miss with 10-plus rebounds. With Toronto undersized, the Lakers repeatedly fed Ayton on lobs and close finishes, keeping all attempts inside eight feet; Redick emphasised rewarding bigs who screen and roll, while Doncic said Ayton’s focus on both ends raises the team’s ceiling heading into a long road trip.

Lakers Set a “Blueprint” Game After Kings Loss but Consistency Still the Problem

Los Angeles Lakers
January 2026

Lakers produced their most complete performance with season-high threes and assists, but the same volatility showed up with turnovers and mid-game lapses, raising the consistency question again. A pregame meeting reset focus, stars drove playmaking, then fatigue and pace triggered a shaky stretch before a big fourth-quarter close, with Redick pointing to daily commitment as the gap between ceiling games and week-to-week reliability.

Anthony Davis Out About Six Weeks With Left Hand Ligament Injury, No Surgery

Anthony Davis
January 2026

Davis will miss around six weeks with ligament damage in his left hand but will not need surgery. He was hurt defending a drive late against Utah. He has now missed about half of Dallas’ 40 games this season after multiple injuries, and the absence impacts roster planning, including any contemplation of moving on from the Dončić trade fallout and decisions around Kyrie Irving’s recovery timeline.

Anthony Davis Suffers Left-Hand Ligament Damage, Could Miss Extended Time

Anthony Davis
January 2026

Davis reportedly has ligament damage in his left hand after being hurt late against Utah, raising the likelihood of a longer absence. He left the bench in visible pain for further evaluation, with subsequent testing indicating ligament damage. The injury hits a struggling Mavericks team still dealing with fallout from the Luka Doncic trade and their poor record.

Jaylen Brown chases Larry Bird record with red-hot 30-point streak

Jaylen Brown
December 2025

Jaylen Brown has scored 30 points in eight straight games, a feat only matched once in Celtics history by Larry Bird’s nine-game run in 1985, while averaging 29.4 points this season and leading Boston to a 6-2 record during his current scoring explosion. Brown poured in 30 points on ultra-efficient shooting against Indiana, following a season-high 42 earlier in the streak. Despite modest three-point volume, he is hitting over 50 percent from the field and repeatedly carrying Boston’s attack, putting him on the verge of tying Bird’s iconic club mark.

Lakers lose in form Austin Reaves for at least a week with calf strain

Austin Reaves
December 2025

Austin Reaves will miss at least one week with a mild left calf strain, sidelining the breakout guard for the Lakers’ next two games just as he averages 27.8 points, 6.7 assists and 5.6 rebounds while forming a high scoring backcourt with Luka Doncic. The injury is the latest setback in an already disrupted Lakers season, with James only recently returning after missing 14 games and Doncic sitting six through load management and family reasons. The team, 17 7 so far, must now cover Reaves’ usage and creation while keeping their strong start on track.

Doncic welcomes second daughter as MVP-level season pauses for family

Luka Doncic
December 2025

Luka Doncic announced the birth of his second daughter, Olivia, after leaving the Lakers to be in Ljubljana with fiancée Anamaria Goltes. Listed absent for “personal reasons”, he missed two games while leading the league in scoring during an MVP-calibre start to the season. With the Lakers going 1-1 in his absence, coach JJ Redick says Doncic could rejoin the team as early as Sunday in Philadelphia. Already averaging 35.3 points, 8.9 rebounds and 8.9 assists, his brief family break slightly interrupts, but does not derail, Los Angeles’ strong 16-6 start.

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