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NBA roundup: Doncic leads in-form Lakers to win over Rockets, Spurs edge Clippers

Luka Doncic scored 36 points as the in-form Los Angeles Lakers powered to their sixth straight victory with a 100-92 defeat of the Houston Rockets on Monday.

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Luka Doncic fined $50k for 'inappropriate' gesture towards referee

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been fined $50,000 (£37,200) for an "inappropriate and unprofessional" gesture toward a referee in Sunday's win over the New York Knicks, the NBA said Tuesday.

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NBA roundup: Los Angeles Lakers storm to victory as San Antonio Spurs dominate

Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs laid down a playoff marker with a dazzling 145-120 thrashing of the Houston Rockets on Sunday.

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NBA roundup: LeBron breaks NBA all-time field goal record in Lakers loss to Nuggets

LeBron James broke the record for most field goals made in NBA history on Thursday, though the latest milestone in his glittering career did not to stop the Los Angeles Lakers from crashing 120-113 to the Denver Nuggets.

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From doubted to the history books: The journey of Tyrese Maxey

The first game of the 2001 NBA Finals went to overtime, and the clock was ticking for the heavily favoured Los Angeles Lakers. A team led by Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t supposed to lose. But they were down two to the Philadelphia 76ers with 50 seconds left and needed a stop. Tyronn Lue, one of the league’s peskiest defenders, was assigned to Allen Iverson.

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NBA roundup: Doncic shines on his birthday in Lakers win over Warriors

Luka Doncic marked his birthday with 26 points as the Los Angeles Lakers boosted their playoff hopes with a 129-101 drubbing of the depleted Golden State Warriors on Saturday.

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Lakers reveal statue for legendary coach Pat Riley

The Los Angeles Lakers honored legendary coach Pat Riley, mastermind of the team's 1980s "Showtime" era, with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James unsure about where his future lies

LeBron James has no clue if he will play beyond this season, his record 23rd in the NBA, but the superstar has some projects in mind for his retirement days.

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NBA roundup: Wembanyama stars in Spurs win, Pacers take down Knicks in overtime thriller

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs ran roughshod over the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, the French superstar matching his NBA season high with 40 points in a 136-108 rout.

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Defending NBA dunk champion to miss out as new winner is guaranteed

Jaxson Hayes of the Los Angeles Lakers was among four newcomers named Saturday to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest at next week's NBA All-Star festivities in Los Angeles.

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Luka Doncic to miss LA Lakers clash with Golden State Warriors due to injury

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday's NBA game against the Golden State Warriors with a hamstring strain, with no timetable offered on Friday for his return.

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NBA roundup: Lakers overcome Doncic injury to battle past Sixers, Spurs also win

The Los Angeles Lakers shook off the early exit of injured star Luka Doncic on Thursday, rallying without him in the second half for a 119-115 NBA victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.