Luka Dončić drops 1st 40-point triple-double as a Laker, impressing LeBron James, who scored 28 points of his own on Thursday.

The NBA's leading scorer impressed teammate LeBron James with his 45 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists Thursday night.

Luka Dončić has been dominant for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, but he doesn't feel like he is playing the best basketball of his career.

Luka Dončić surprised the entire Lakers organization with premium e-bike gifts. The total price tag shows just how big he went.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as The Sweet Reason Why Luka Dončić Isn't Playing in Lakers–Raptors. Luka Dončić will be absent for the Lakers’ game vs. the Raptors on Thursday for personal reasons. Los Angeles fans, no need to worry—Dončić is not hurt or sick.

NBA superstar Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers put up a monster stat line on Thursday against the Utah Jazz. The former Dallas Mavericks star finished with 45 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists,

The Los Angeles Lakers would get Malik Monk and Keon Ellis in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Maxi Kleber, Jarred Vanderbilt, a 2026 first-round pick, and a 2032 second-round pick. Monk is an elite scorer who would take the Lakers to the next level. Ellis has seen his minutes decrease, but he is an elite perimeter defender.

Dončić will play for Los Angeles Sunday against the 76ers after rejoining the team in Pennsylvania, according to a Saturday afternoon report from Dan Woike of The Athletic. The 26-year-old traveled to Slovenia for the birth of his second child, which he announced early Saturday morning on Instagram.

NFL and NBA stars Patrick Mahomes, Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving surprised teammates with holiday gifts, from PS5s and e-bikes to golf carts.