Stephen A. Smith picks Luka Doncic over Anthony Edwards as scariest matchup in Lakers vs Wolves playoffs encounter

A year after leading Dallas to the grand final, Luka Doncic is starting his first playoff berth in a Lakers jersey. The first rival is well known -- Minnesota, which was eliminated by the Mavericks in the final of the West last year.

Luka relishes chance to take on Wolves' Gobert

Lakers star Luka Doncic happily reminisced about his game-winning 3 over Wolves center Rudy Gobert in last year's playoffs and said he will welcome the four-time Defensive Player of the Year trying to guard him again in their first-round series.

Luka Doncic had an epic playoff moment last year. Here's why it could happen again

All-Star guard Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last year by taking down Minnesota for the conference title with a defining moment in Game 2.

Stephen A. Smith picks Luka Doncic over Anthony Edwards as scariest matchup in Lakers vs Wolves playoffs encounter

This weekend, Luka Doncic will begin his first playoff run as a member of the LA Lakers.

Luka Dončić Channels Britney Spears Before Lakers Playoff Debut

The Los Angeles Lakers shook the NBA (and sports) world when they acquired Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis at the 2025 trade deadline. Now, as the Lakers prepare for the playoffs, Dončić is setting the tone with the aid of pop icon Britney Spears.Dončić and the Lakers will host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Round 1 of the Western Conference playoffs as the No. 3 seed.The five-time All-Star shared a hype video set to Spears’ “Stronger.” 💪⏳ pic.twi…

Doncic eager to start playoffs with Lakers

EL SEGUNDO — Luka Doncic has been with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2 1/2 months now, and he’s feeling fairly comfortable in his new home. He is building chemistry with his new teammates, who are getting used to his…