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Dylan Hernández writes Lakers star Luka Doncic showed why he is beloved in Dallas, scoring 45 points against his old team despite intense emotions.

LeBron James and the Lakers unified to support Luka Doncic during his emotional return to Dallas, instantly deepening affection among the teammates.

The Lakers keep pace in the playoff race with a strong finish against the Mavericks, who honor Luka Doncic with a video tribute before the game.

Ex-Laker Dwight Howard signs with the L.A. Riot, part of Ice Cube's BIG3 three-on-three league. Howard will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in September.

The Lakers star met a fellow Slovenian who once was a junior skiing sensation before he was paralyzed from the waist down and overcame odds to become a distance runner.

The Lakers matched the Oklahoma City Thunder early, but Luka Doncic was ejected and the team could not recover during a lopsided loss Tuesday.

Vanessa Bryant pays tribute to daughter Gianna while congratulating Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma and his team for winning the NCAA women's college basketball title.

Luka Doncic finishes with 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists as the Lakers put in a stellar defensive effort in a 126-99 road win over Oklahoma City.

With a tenuous hold on third place in the tight Western Conference playoff race, they hit the road for three games, including two against Oklahoma City.

Times columnist Bill Plaschke, like many once a critic of the Lakers drafting LeBron James' oldest son, looks back on his rookie year as an ingenious move.