NBA Round-Up: Celtics Star Fined, Nikola Jokic Fights OKC Player, Luka Doncic Targeted in Smear Campaign & More

NBA Round-Up: Celtics Star Fined, Nikola Jokic Fights OKC Player, Luka Doncic Targeted in Smear Campaign & More

The NBA’s opening week has already delivered controversy, heated exchanges, and major off-court headlines. Paul George was fined after his Celtics debut, Nikola Jokic drew attention for a physical altercation involving an Oklahoma City player. Off the court, a pointed claim about the Mavericks and Luka Doncic, Enes Kanter Freedom’s WNBA Finals standoff, and LeBron […]

Mavericks Accused of Smear Campaign to Justify Luka Doncic Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers opened the 2026-27 NBA season with a strong 127-105 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Luka Doncic led the way with 28 points on 7 of 18 shooting from the field, along with eight rebounds, seven assists, and three steals in 30 minutes.…

‘It Was Nico Harrison,’ ‘Painfully Obvious’ - Outrage Erupts Amid Rumors of Mavericks’ ‘Smear Campaign’ Against Luka Dončić

Fans blamed former general manager Nico Harrison after Sam Amick wrote that the Mavericks used a smear campaign to justify trading Luka Dončić.

“That’s Why He Hates Nico and the Front Office Now”: Fans React as Insider Alleges Mavs Ran Smear Campaign Against Luka Doncic After Lakers Trade

Luka Doncic's trade to the LA Lakers was one of the most shocking moves, which drew significant criticism.