Here are some last images and thoughts from a memorable night ... The juxtaposition of how warmly the crowd welcomed Luka Doncic back to Dallas and how poorly the Mavericks brass has spoken ...

and Luka Doncic arrives at his introductory Lakers press conference on Feb. 4, 2025. AFP via Getty Images “At some point I knew this was going to happen, but I always take the high road ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic reacts during the 2025 NBA Playoffs. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Lakers' prospects changed drastically in 2025. What was promising to become ...

Feb 4, 2025: Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic poses for photos with general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images ... taking the high road with the ...

LOS ANGELES — Luka ... Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers high five during the game against the Utah Jazz on February 10, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NBAE via Getty ...

It has been a wild three months for Luka Doncic. His expectations were high after a run to the NBA ... Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images / Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images It may be best ...

Most importantly, the Lakers need Luka Doncic to be the player he was expected to be when they traded for him, and perhaps more. Doncic, clearly one of the best scorers in the world, wasn't up ...