Doncic has 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in his return from a three-game absence, and the Lakers take control in the second half to begin NBA Cup play with a 117-112 road win. Austin ...

Deandre Ayton is now dealing with a back injury that puts his availability for the next Lakers game in question.

J.J. Redick was irate after a rough second quarterHis Lakers responded with a strong second halfAustin Reaves recalled the ...

Luka Doncic's quick move caused Vince Williams Jr. to lose his balance, fall, and even come out of one of his shoes.

Luka Doncic became just the second player in NBA history to open a season with three straight 40-point games, dropping 44 in Friday's 117-112 win over the Grizzlies.

A finger sprain and leg contusion may have been able to sideline Luka Doncic for three games, but they couldn't prevent him from going off on Friday.

Luka Doncic put up his third 40-point game of the young NBA season in the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA Cup win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

That led to an exchange of leads as Doncic had 16 in the quarter. Entering the fourth, there had been 14 lead changes and seven ties. Lakers: Host Miami on Sunday. Grizzlies: Visit Toronto on Sunday.

However, it was Deandre Ayton who drew headlines — and concern — for the wrong reasons. Ayton had a strong first half, ...

Luka Doncic put up his third 40-point game of the young NBA season in the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA Cup win over the Memphis ...

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies in the first group play game of the Emirates NBA Cup.