Perimeter defense was a major concern for the Lakers in their playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves last year, with James and Rui Hachimura finding themselves unable to pick up the predictable slack left by Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic on that end of the floor.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić has averaged 34.7 points, 8.8 assists and 8.7 rebounds per game this year, and that performance has placed him in the MVP conversation.

The Hornets knocked down a franchise record 24 three-pointers in a 133-126 win over the Hawks. Jalen Johnson had 43 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in that defeat. The Pelicans, Trail Blazers and Mavericks all snagged overtime victories.

The Luka Dončić show continued on Thursday as the five-time All-NBA guard posted 45 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds and five steals en route to the Los Angeles Lakers' 143-135 road win over the Utah Jazz.

The NBA announced that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was named to the Emirates NBA Cup All-Tournament team.

The Los Angeles Lakers, who raised a banner for winning the inaugural NBA Cup, could take cue from the Knicks, per Chris Haynes.

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O'Neal knows a thing or two about playing a long career. O'Neal played 19 seasons in the NBA, including eight years in

With the New York Knicks choosing not to hang a banner for the Emirates NBA Cup Championship, the Los Angeles Lakers could remove theirs.