Feed MRSS-S luka_doncic_a, en.as.com en https://en.as.com Sat, 30 May 2026 16:26:19 GMT https://en.as.com/other_sports/basketball-stars-back-florentino-the-best-president-in-the-world-f202605-n/ Sat, 30 May 2026 16:26:19 GMT https://en.as.com/other_sports/basketball-stars-back-florentino-the-best-president-in-the-world-f202605-n/ José Ignacio Pinilla Doncic, Causeur and Poirier, Madrid legends, showed their preference for the club’s presidential election next Sunday, June 7. Doncic, Causeur and Poirier, Madrid legends, showed their preference for the club’s presidential election next Sunday, June 7. Real Madrid Florentino Pérez Real Madrid baloncesto Luka Doncic Fabien Causeur Vincent Poirier Enrique Riquelme Fútbol Elecciones Instagram L Basketball stars back Florentino: “The best president in the world” Doncic, Causeur and Poirier, Madrid legends, showed their preference for the club’s presidential election next Sunday, June 7. Doncic, Causeur and Poirier, Madrid legends, showed their preference for the club’s presidential election next Sunday, June 7. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/WDWPKRLXRNA7LMSUMH5NG5VUU4.jpg?auth=8fe9cc59a3149223bb5ddbc12a525e3c2c94cb18fbfb0996408c4c4b89f30858" width="942" height="1335" alt="Doncic, Causeur and Poirier, Madrid legends, showed their preference for the club’s presidential election next Sunday, June 7."></img><p><b>Real Madrid</b> will hold its presidential election on <b>Sunday, June 7</b>, a vote that will determine who leads one of the world’s most powerful sports institutions through <b>2030</b>. Club members will choose between <b>Florentino Pérez</b>, the long‑time incumbent, and challenger <b>Enrique Riquelme</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/other_sports/basketball-stars-back-florentino-the-best-president-in-the-world-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><ul><li><strong>EuroLeague champion (2018)</strong></li><li><strong>EuroLeague MVP</strong></li><li><strong>Final Four MVP</strong></li><li><strong>Liga Endesa MVP</strong></li><li><strong>Three Spanish league titles</strong></li><li><strong>Two Copa del Rey trophies</strong></li></ul><p></p> https://en.as.com/nba/nbas-global-era-on-full-display-in-all-nba-first-team-selections-f202605-n/ Mon, 25 May 2026 10:44:36 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/nbas-global-era-on-full-display-in-all-nba-first-team-selections-f202605-n/ Sebastián Gómez,Jennifer Bubel Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama headline All-NBA teams defined by international dominance, youth, and a generational shift. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama headline All-NBA teams defined by international dominance, youth, and a generational shift. NBA Baloncesto Wembanyama Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Luka Doncic CADE RONALD CORTES (Getty Images via AFP) NBA’s global era on full display in All-NBA First Team selections Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama headline All-NBA teams defined by international dominance, youth, and a generational shift. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama headline All-NBA teams defined by international dominance, youth, and a generational shift. <p>The NBA unveiled its<b> 2025–26 All-NBA Teams</b>, and the selections made it clear that the league’s generational shift is fully underway. Established superstars still hold their place among the elite, but the spotlight now belongs to a <b>new international wave</b> that is driving every conversation around the game.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/nbas-global-era-on-full-display-in-all-nba-first-team-selections-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/luka-doncic-headlines-all-nba-teams-lebron-absent-for-first-time-in-two-decades-f202605-n/ Mon, 25 May 2026 09:27:00 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/luka-doncic-headlines-all-nba-teams-lebron-absent-for-first-time-in-two-decades-f202605-n/ Alberto Clemente,Jennifer Bubel The NBA announces its All-NBA teams, with the Slovenian making the First Team. “The King,” limited to 60 games, was not eligible. The NBA announces its All-NBA teams, with the Slovenian making the First Team. “The King,” limited to 60 games, was not eligible. Baloncesto NBA Luka Doncic LeBron James Los Ángeles Lakers David Reginek (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Luka Doncic headlines All-NBA teams; LeBron absent for first time in two decades The NBA announces its All-NBA teams, with the Slovenian making the First Team. “The King,” limited to 60 games, was not eligible. The NBA announces its All-NBA teams, with the Slovenian making the First Team. “The King,” limited to 60 games, was not eligible. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/WIAQY3MWRJLSLC3NCBKJCP63QA.jpg?auth=cf5c3215ef56fb6c521de7749a3b3eb056a6564e9d1dc4b47674f7326aaa4e98" width="3600" height="2400" alt="The NBA announces its All-NBA teams, with the Slovenian making the First Team. “The King,” limited to 60 games, was not eligible."></img><p>Individual awards carry enormous weight for NBA players. They help <b>define what many call their “legacy”</b>, fueling endless debates about the greatest players of all time and hypothetical one-on-one matchups. For some, trophies tip the scales. For others, often those without a long list of accolades, the process feels subjective, shaped by voter opinion and even the era in which a player competes. Still, they matter, deeply.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/luka-doncic-headlines-all-nba-teams-lebron-absent-for-first-time-in-two-decades-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/ncaa/nba-fans-are-stunned-luka-dominates-scoring-race-gets-almost-no-mvp-love-f202605-n/ Mon, 18 May 2026 13:16:02 GMT https://en.as.com/ncaa/nba-fans-are-stunned-luka-dominates-scoring-race-gets-almost-no-mvp-love-f202605-n/ Jennifer Bubel Despite leading the league in scoring, Luka Doncic was nearly absent from the top of MVP ballots, raising questions about how value is really judged. Despite leading the league in scoring, Luka Doncic was nearly absent from the top of MVP ballots, raising questions about how value is really judged. NBA Baloncesto Luka Doncic Los Ángeles Lakers ALLEN BEREZOVSKY (Getty Images via AFP) NBA fans are stunned: Luka dominates scoring race, gets almost no MVP love Despite leading the league in scoring, Luka Doncic was nearly absent from the top of MVP ballots, raising questions about how value is really judged. Despite leading the league in scoring, Luka Doncic was nearly absent from the top of MVP ballots, raising questions about how value is really judged. <p>There’s a long-standing belief around the NBA thaht if you lead the league in scoring, you’re almost <b>guaranteed to be in the MVP conversation</b>. This season, Luka Doncic put that idea to the test, and the results were surprising.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/ncaa/nba-fans-are-stunned-luka-dominates-scoring-race-gets-almost-no-mvp-love-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/the-clock-is-ticking-on-the-lakers-doncic-era-f202605-n/ Wed, 13 May 2026 10:40:34 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/the-clock-is-ticking-on-the-lakers-doncic-era-f202605-n/ Juanma Rubio,Jennifer Bubel The Los Angeles Lakers, now eliminated, faces a decisive stretch and must finally build a winning project around their star guard. The Los Angeles Lakers, now eliminated, faces a decisive stretch and must finally build a winning project around their star guard. Baloncesto NBA Luka Doncic LeBron James Austin Reaves Los Ángeles Lakers Ariana Ruiz (EFE) The clock is ticking on the Lakers’ Doncic era The Los Angeles Lakers, now eliminated, faces a decisive stretch and must finally build a winning project around their star guard. The Los Angeles Lakers, now eliminated, faces a decisive stretch and must finally build a winning project around their star guard. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/CDMWJHUPDVKRXI7ITKKCBLMPIY.jpg?auth=a0be209b2b2fc3fcf5e616e4aa40c0368b4e32502bc831e02ceefa745e70b0da" width="3072" height="2048" alt="The Los Angeles Lakers, now eliminated, faces a decisive stretch and must finally build a winning project around their star guard."></img><p><b>Luka Doncic</b> is no longer a kid. He’s no longer a prodigy, and the basic reality, one that allows for plenty of nuance, is that he’s rounding the corner on<b> how high he can ultimately rank among the greatest players of all time</b> (a debate that, for now, is closed), and is edging (just edging, for now) toward the avenue of possibly retiring as the greatest NBA player never to win a ring.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/the-clock-is-ticking-on-the-lakers-doncic-era-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/lakers-offseason-questions-begin-after-playoff-sweep-lebrons-future-lukas-timeline-and-the-giannis-factor-f202605-n/ Tue, 12 May 2026 15:07:00 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/lakers-offseason-questions-begin-after-playoff-sweep-lebrons-future-lukas-timeline-and-the-giannis-factor-f202605-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Los Angeles Lakers enter the offseason with several questions surrounding their roster after a sweep by the Thunder eliminated them from the postseason. The Los Angeles Lakers enter the offseason with several questions surrounding their roster after a sweep by the Thunder eliminated them from the postseason. NBA Baloncesto Playoffs NBA Los Ángeles Lakers LeBron James Luka Doncic Austin Reaves Antetokounmpo CHRIS TORRES (EFE) Lakers offseason questions begin after playoff sweep: LeBron’s future, Luka’s timeline, and the Giannis factor The Los Angeles Lakers enter the offseason with several questions surrounding their roster after a sweep by the Thunder eliminated them from the postseason. The Los Angeles Lakers enter the offseason with several questions surrounding their roster after a sweep by the Thunder eliminated them from the postseason. <p>A <b>four-game sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder </b><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/lebron-opens-up-after-playoff-elimination-i-dont-know-what-the-future-holds-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/nba/lebron-opens-up-after-playoff-elimination-i-dont-know-what-the-future-holds-f202605-n/">eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs</a>. And it also happened to expose just how far they still are from contention, even after reshaping the roster around Luka Doncic. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/lakers-offseason-questions-begin-after-playoff-sweep-lebrons-future-lukas-timeline-and-the-giannis-factor-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/it-wasnt-true-luka-doncic-fires-back-at-media-after-lakers-are-swept-f202605-n/ Tue, 12 May 2026 09:28:53 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/it-wasnt-true-luka-doncic-fires-back-at-media-after-lakers-are-swept-f202605-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Lakers are out of the playoffs after a four-game sweep by the Thunder, and Doncic is calling out the media for skewing the narrative around his return. The Lakers are out of the playoffs after a four-game sweep by the Thunder, and Doncic is calling out the media for skewing the narrative around his return. NBA Baloncesto Los Ángeles Lakers Luka Doncic Playoffs NBA Oklahoma Thunder ALLEN BEREZOVSKY (Getty Images via AFP) “It wasn’t true”: Luka Doncic fires back at media after Lakers are swept The Lakers are out of the playoffs after a four-game sweep by the Thunder, and Doncic is calling out the media for skewing the narrative around his return. The Lakers are out of the playoffs after a four-game sweep by the Thunder, and Doncic is calling out the media for skewing the narrative around his return. <p>The <b>Los Angeles Lakers’ season ended abruptly </b>on Monday night. A <b>four-game sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder</b> closed the door on their playoff run before it ever had a chance to really get going. But after the game, as the questions about what went wrong swarmed the team, <b>Luka Doncic’s injury status </b>quickly became a focal point. And in the immediate aftermath, Doncic made it clear he wasn’t happy with how that story had been told.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/it-wasnt-true-luka-doncic-fires-back-at-media-after-lakers-are-swept-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/lebron-admits-lakers-struggle-without-luka-doncic-f202605-n/ Wed, 06 May 2026 18:45:35 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/lebron-admits-lakers-struggle-without-luka-doncic-f202605-n/ Rodrigo Serrano,Jennifer Bubel LeBron James pointed to Luka Doncic’s absence as the key factor behind the Lakers’ offensive struggles in their Game 1 loss. LeBron James pointed to Luka Doncic’s absence as the key factor behind the Lakers’ offensive struggles in their Game 1 loss. Luka Doncic LeBron James Los Ángeles Lakers Playoffs NBA Baloncesto Oklahoma Thunder PATRICK T. FALLON (AFP) LeBron admits: Lakers struggle without Luka Doncic LeBron James pointed to Luka Doncic’s absence as the key factor behind the Lakers’ offensive struggles in their Game 1 loss. LeBron James pointed to Luka Doncic’s absence as the key factor behind the Lakers’ offensive struggles in their Game 1 loss. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/NYATEZLYPVCIZBYFYB3R6PH7WE.jpg?auth=e8497a96715287edb6640ab29bb5eb7ccb954db449a2f7f407bbfd707cb36498" width="1655" height="1059" alt="LeBron James pointed to Luka Doncic’s absence as the key factor behind the Lakers’ offensive struggles in their Game 1 loss."></img><p>Despite having a full roster available aside from the already confirmed absence of Luka Doncic, the <b>Los Angeles Lakers were unable to overcome the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 </b>of the NBA playoff second round. The Purple and Gold fell 108–90 on Tuesday night at the Paycom Center, in a game where their offensive struggles were evident and ultimately costly against the reigning champions.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/lebron-admits-lakers-struggle-without-luka-doncic-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/when-will-luka-doncic-return-lakers-star-still-not-cleared-as-recovery-timeline-comes-into-focus-f202605-n/ Wed, 06 May 2026 18:07:09 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/when-will-luka-doncic-return-lakers-star-still-not-cleared-as-recovery-timeline-comes-into-focus-f202605-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt some grim news ahead of Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder as Luka Doncic reveals his return timeline. The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt some grim news ahead of Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder as Luka Doncic reveals his return timeline. NBA Baloncesto Playoffs NBA Los Ángeles Lakers Luka Doncic Oklahoma Thunder Ariana Ruiz (EFE) When will Luka Doncic return? Lakers star still not cleared as recovery timeline comes into focus The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt some grim news ahead of Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder as Luka Doncic reveals his return timeline. The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt some grim news ahead of Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder as Luka Doncic reveals his return timeline. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/CDMWJHUPDVKRXI7ITKKCBLMPIY.jpg?auth=a0be209b2b2fc3fcf5e616e4aa40c0368b4e32502bc831e02ceefa745e70b0da" width="3072" height="2048" alt="The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt some grim news ahead of Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder as Luka Doncic reveals his return timeline. "></img><p>The timeline is becoming clearer, and unfortunately more concerningm for the Los Angeles Lakers.<b> Luka Doncic revealed this week that he was initially given an eight-week recovery timeline</b> after suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring strain on April 2. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/when-will-luka-doncic-return-lakers-star-still-not-cleared-as-recovery-timeline-comes-into-focus-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/mavs-new-president-drops-striking-king-to-prince-line-on-luka-doncic-cooper-flagg-f202605-n/ Tue, 05 May 2026 21:57:31 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/mavs-new-president-drops-striking-king-to-prince-line-on-luka-doncic-cooper-flagg-f202605-n/ Jennifer Bubel Dallas Mavericks president admits “healing process” after Luka Doncic trade while pointing to Cooper Flagg as the future. Dallas Mavericks president admits “healing process” after Luka Doncic trade while pointing to Cooper Flagg as the future. NBA Baloncesto Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Mavs new president drops striking “king to prince” line on Luka Doncic, Cooper Flagg Dallas Mavericks president admits “healing process” after Luka Doncic trade while pointing to Cooper Flagg as the future. Dallas Mavericks president admits “healing process” after Luka Doncic trade while pointing to Cooper Flagg as the future. <p>The <b>Dallas</b> <b>Mavericks</b> are trying to do the impossible by convincing fans that the future can justify the past. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/mavs-new-president-drops-striking-king-to-prince-line-on-luka-doncic-cooper-flagg-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/is-luka-doncic-playing-vs-thunder-latest-injury-update-and-return-timeline-f202605-n/ Mon, 04 May 2026 23:24:07 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/is-luka-doncic-playing-vs-thunder-latest-injury-update-and-return-timeline-f202605-n/ Jennifer Bubel Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is still out as the team gets ready to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is still out as the team gets ready to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. NBA Baloncesto Los Ángeles Lakers Playoffs NBA Luka Doncic Oklahoma Thunder KENNETH RICHMOND (Getty Images via AFP) Is Luka Doncic playing vs Thunder? Latest injury update and return timeline Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is still out as the team gets ready to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is still out as the team gets ready to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. <p>The<b> Los Angeles Lakers </b>are back in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, but they may once again have to face a major test without their biggest star. As they prepare to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, the <b>status of Luka Doncic </b>remains one of the biggest questions of the series.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/is-luka-doncic-playing-vs-thunder-latest-injury-update-and-return-timeline-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/jeanie-buss-says-luka-doncic-left-his-heart-in-dallas-after-secret-lakers-deal-f202605-n/ Sat, 02 May 2026 13:36:40 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/jeanie-buss-says-luka-doncic-left-his-heart-in-dallas-after-secret-lakers-deal-f202605-n/ Jennifer Bubel Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shares new details on Luka Doncic’s emotional move to the Lakers, and why it wasn’t a dream start. Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shares new details on Luka Doncic’s emotional move to the Lakers, and why it wasn’t a dream start. NBA Baloncesto Los Ángeles Lakers Luka Doncic PATRICK T. FALLON (AFP) Jeanie Buss says Luka Doncic “left his heart in Dallas” after secret Lakers deal Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shares new details on Luka Doncic’s emotional move to the Lakers, and why it wasn’t a dream start. Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shares new details on Luka Doncic’s emotional move to the Lakers, and why it wasn’t a dream start. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/X3JKLGPGWIIFY7LM5LZCP7YMQE.jpg?auth=2f8c83e1cbf680c7edf00a8194640a3988bc403224003f239294f9a692de008c" width="8256" height="5504" alt="Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shares new details on Luka Doncic’s emotional move to the Lakers, and why it wasn’t a dream start."></img><p>The <b>blockbuster move that brought Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers </b>may have looked like a dream on paper, but according to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, the reality was far more complicated.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/jeanie-buss-says-luka-doncic-left-his-heart-in-dallas-after-secret-lakers-deal-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/no-comeback-this-time-lebron-crushes-rockets-hopes-f202605-n/ Sat, 02 May 2026 09:04:55 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/no-comeback-this-time-lebron-crushes-rockets-hopes-f202605-n/ Juanma Rubio,Jennifer Bubel The Lakers close out Houston on the road, ending their comeback hopes and setting up a showdown with the defending champion Thunder. The Lakers close out Houston on the road, ending their comeback hopes and setting up a showdown with the defending champion Thunder. Baloncesto NBA Los Ángeles Lakers Houston Rockets Alperen Sengün Kevin Durant LeBron James Luka Doncic Austin Reaves Playoffs NBA Resumen Lakers Resumen Lakers Resumen Lakers <p><b>There had been 160 playoff series that reached 3–0...none ending in a comeback. </b>For a moment, it felt like danger was creeping into this matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/no-comeback-this-time-lebron-crushes-rockets-hopes-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/lakers-vs-okc-is-set-when-will-luka-doncic-return-f202605-n/ Sat, 02 May 2026 08:48:48 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/lakers-vs-okc-is-set-when-will-luka-doncic-return-f202605-n/ Sebastián Gómez,Jennifer Bubel Los Angeles advances to face OKC, but uncertainty around Luka Doncic’s recovery could shape the entire series. Los Angeles advances to face OKC, but uncertainty around Luka Doncic’s recovery could shape the entire series. NBA Oklahoma Thunder Los Ángeles Lakers Baloncesto Playoffs Luka Doncic LeBron James Austin Reaves Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Playoffs NBA Alonzo Adams (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Lakers vs. OKC is set - When will Luka Doncic return? Los Angeles advances to face OKC, but uncertainty around Luka Doncic’s recovery could shape the entire series. Los Angeles advances to face OKC, but uncertainty around Luka Doncic’s recovery could shape the entire series. <p>Against the odds, the<b> Los Angeles Lakers</b> managed to come through their first test of the postseason. The narrative grew complicated after the opening games, but ultimately tilted in their favor. The <b>Houston Rockets have been eliminated</b>, and the purple and gold move on with a story that isn’t finished yet.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/lakers-vs-okc-is-set-when-will-luka-doncic-return-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/CDMWJHUPDVKRXI7ITKKCBLMPIY.jpg?auth=a0be209b2b2fc3fcf5e616e4aa40c0368b4e32502bc831e02ceefa745e70b0da" width="3072" height="2048" alt="USA062. LOS ÁNGELES (ESTADOS UNIDOS), 19/04/2026.- Luka Doncic (c) de Lakers reacciona este sábado durante el primer partido de la serie de eliminatorias de la NBA entre Houston Rockets y Los Angeles Lakers en el Crypto.com Arena de Los Ángeles, California (Estados Unidos). EFE/ Ariana Ruiz "></img> https://en.as.com/nba/elite-but-ignored-luka-doncics-mvp-case-falls-short-f202604-n/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:34:06 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/elite-but-ignored-luka-doncics-mvp-case-falls-short-f202604-n/ Sebastián Gómez,Jennifer Bubel As expected, the Lakers guard was ultimately left out of the final MVP voting. Being the league’s best offensive player, it seems, is not enough. As expected, the Lakers guard was ultimately left out of the final MVP voting. Being the league’s best offensive player, it seems, is not enough. NBA Luka Doncic MVP Baloncesto Los Ángeles Lakers Wembanyama Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Kirby Lee (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Elite but ignored: Luka Doncic’s MVP case falls short As expected, the Lakers guard was ultimately left out of the final MVP voting. Being the league’s best offensive player, it seems, is not enough. As expected, the Lakers guard was ultimately left out of the final MVP voting. Being the league’s best offensive player, it seems, is not enough. <p>The same question from previous seasons has come up yet again: <i><b>what more does Luka Doncic have to do?</b></i></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/elite-but-ignored-luka-doncics-mvp-case-falls-short-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/forget-the-narrative-jokic-is-the-real-mvp-f202604-n/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:17:18 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/forget-the-narrative-jokic-is-the-real-mvp-f202604-n/ Sebastián Gómez,Jennifer Bubel The Nuggets star dominates multiple key metrics and separates himself in the MVP race. His numbers surpass those of his main rivals this season. The Nuggets star dominates multiple key metrics and separates himself in the MVP race. His numbers surpass those of his main rivals this season. NBA Denver Nuggets Baloncesto MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Luka Doncic Wembanyama MATTHEW STOCKMAN (Getty Images via AFP) Forget the narrative - Jokic is the real MVP The Nuggets star dominates multiple key metrics and separates himself in the MVP race. His numbers surpass those of his main rivals this season. The Nuggets star dominates multiple key metrics and separates himself in the MVP race. His numbers surpass those of his main rivals this season. <p><b>MVP conversations often begin with narrative.</b> Media impact, team momentum, and spotlight moments tend to shape the race more than the data itself. Every season, a new candidate emerges, sometimes driven more by marketability than merit, capturing attention through scoring bursts or by carrying a franchise through adversity.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/forget-the-narrative-jokic-is-the-real-mvp-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/what-the-nbas-luka-doncic-decision-means-for-mvp-and-all-nba-voting-f202604-n/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:16:30 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/what-the-nbas-luka-doncic-decision-means-for-mvp-and-all-nba-voting-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The NBA and NBPA have ruled Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham eligible for the 2025-26 season honors after their “Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge”. The NBA and NBPA have ruled Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham eligible for the 2025-26 season honors after their “Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge”. NBA Luka Doncic Baloncesto Kirby Lee (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) What the NBA’s Luka Doncic decision means for MVP and All-NBA voting The NBA and NBPA have ruled Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham eligible for the 2025-26 season honors after their "Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge". The NBA and NBPA have ruled Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham eligible for the 2025-26 season honors after their "Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge". <p>The NBA’s controversial <b>65-game rule </b>has taken a significant turn just weeks before awards voting, with National Basketball Association and the National Basketball Players Association<b> ruling in favor of Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham on their</b> <b>Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/what-the-nbas-luka-doncic-decision-means-for-mvp-and-all-nba-voting-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/why-do-nba-players-go-to-europe-for-injury-treatment-luka-doncic-joel-embiid-latest-examples-f202604-n/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:16:37 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/why-do-nba-players-go-to-europe-for-injury-treatment-luka-doncic-joel-embiid-latest-examples-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel From faster recovery timelines to looser regulations, there’s a reason stars continue to travel overseas for cutting-edge procedures. From faster recovery timelines to looser regulations, there’s a reason stars continue to travel overseas for cutting-edge procedures. NBA Luka Doncic Joel Embiid Europa Lesiones deportivas Baloncesto @dallasmavs Why do NBA players go to Europe for injury treatment? Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid latest examples From faster recovery timelines to looser regulations, there’s a reason stars continue to travel overseas for cutting-edge procedures. From faster recovery timelines to looser regulations, there’s a reason stars continue to travel overseas for cutting-edge procedures. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/4UDVNJXBWRBDNKEADEAJHASOYU.webp?auth=f2db5aa80d35e75e4e863384bd2ef43cceb5a42e222b9a9f8a4d4650dd860920" width="1035" height="1080" alt="From faster recovery timelines to looser regulations, there’s a reason stars continue to travel overseas for cutting-edge procedures."></img><p>Los Angeles Lakers star<b> Luka Doncic traveled to Spain </b>to treat his injured hamstring. Now, Philadelphia 76ers center <b>Joel Embiid is headed to Europe for injury treatment</b> as well. And it’s not a coincidence. Many NBA players leave the United States and seek medical care in Europe instead, and it’s for a good reason, with a mix of science, regulation, and trust at the forefront. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/why-do-nba-players-go-to-europe-for-injury-treatment-luka-doncic-joel-embiid-latest-examples-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/anthony-davis-says-mavericks-fan-left-him-chilling-note-after-luka-trade-f202604-n/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:11:54 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/anthony-davis-says-mavericks-fan-left-him-chilling-note-after-luka-trade-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The former Mavericks player revealed a surprising note left under his hotel door just hours after the Luka Doncic trade shocked the NBA. The former Mavericks player revealed a surprising note left under his hotel door just hours after the Luka Doncic trade shocked the NBA. NBA Baloncesto Anthony Davis Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic Cary Edmondson (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Anthony Davis says Mavericks fan left him chilling note after Luka trade The former Mavericks player revealed a surprising note left under his hotel door just hours after the Luka Doncic trade shocked the NBA. The former Mavericks player revealed a surprising note left under his hotel door just hours after the Luka Doncic trade shocked the NBA. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/VAL5S2TYX5PZDM2HQEUBJFPH7U.jpg?auth=7fc65b90ae51bcb359d622f176a38261b305c70bffd545fff400e78f33097782" width="8640" height="5760" alt="The former Mavericks player revealed a surprising note left under his hotel door just hours after the Luka Doncic trade shocked the NBA."></img><p>When<b> Anthony Davis</b> arrived in Dallas following <b>one of the most shocking trades in NBA history</b>, he didn’t just face pressure on the court. He found it waiting for him at his hotel room door.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/anthony-davis-says-mavericks-fan-left-him-chilling-note-after-luka-trade-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/are-the-lakers-in-the-playoffs-2026-scenarios-and-standings-explained-f202604-n/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:29:15 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/are-the-lakers-in-the-playoffs-2026-scenarios-and-standings-explained-f202604-n/ Edward Gonzaga,Jennifer Bubel The 2026 NBA regular season is nearing its end, with the final game set for April 12 and just four matchups remaining. The 2026 NBA regular season is nearing its end, with the final game set for April 12 and just four matchups remaining. NBA Los Ángeles Lakers LeBron James Luka Doncic Baloncesto Estados Unidos Kevin Jairaj (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Are the Lakers in the playoffs 2026? Scenarios and standings explained The 2026 NBA regular season is nearing its end, with the final game set for April 12 and just four matchups remaining. The 2026 NBA regular season is nearing its end, with the final game set for April 12 and just four matchups remaining. <p>The 2026 NBA regular season is coming to a close, with <b>April 12 marked as the final day on the calendar</b>. Only four games remain, and they will determine the final standings heading into the playoff bracket.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/are-the-lakers-in-the-playoffs-2026-scenarios-and-standings-explained-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/the-lakers-season-turns-overnight-and-not-in-a-good-way-f202604-n/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:11:08 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/the-lakers-season-turns-overnight-and-not-in-a-good-way-f202604-n/ Alberto Clemente,Andy Hall Doncic’s injury, coupled with Reaves’s, leaves the Lakers short-staffed, with a 41-year-old LeBron as their spiritual leader and many doubts... Doncic’s injury, coupled with Reaves’s, leaves the Lakers short-staffed, with a 41-year-old LeBron as their spiritual leader and many doubts... Los Ángeles Lakers NBA Baloncesto Luka Doncic LeBron James Playoffs NBA Austin Reaves Troy Wayrynen (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) The Lakers’ season turns overnight — and not in a good way Doncic’s injury, coupled with Reaves’s, leaves the Lakers short-staffed, with a 41-year-old LeBron as their spiritual leader and many doubts... Doncic’s injury, coupled with Reaves’s, leaves the Lakers short-staffed, with a 41-year-old LeBron as their spiritual leader and many doubts... <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/ASI3RHLEUNMYDEGBKNYKBFJQHE.jpg?auth=d47d2da8f990d13ff180edad9be399afcd630351224d74bac39c89f1a0587cf8" width="8256" height="5504" alt="Doncic’s injury, coupled with Reaves’s, leaves the Lakers short-staffed, with a 41-year-old LeBron as their spiritual leader and many doubts... "></img><p>The <b>NBA </b>has a way of flipping the script in an instant. Sports do that, and life does too. <b>The Los Angeles Lakers arrived in Oklahoma City riding a wave of confidence</b> — an incredible March, <b>14 wins in their last 16 games</b>, and the feeling that everything was finally clicking. Then reality hit them like a freight train.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/the-lakers-season-turns-overnight-and-not-in-a-good-way-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><ul><li>At Dallas</li><li>Home vs. Oklahoma City</li><li>At Golden State</li><li>Home vs. Phoenix</li><li>Home vs. Utah</li></ul><p></p> https://en.as.com/nba/the-nbas-65game-rule-sparks-controversy-as-stars-like-luka-doncic-edwards-and-cunningham-face-award-ineligibility-f202604-n/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:22:16 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/the-nbas-65game-rule-sparks-controversy-as-stars-like-luka-doncic-edwards-and-cunningham-face-award-ineligibility-f202604-n/ Mike Maestre Several big name players are blatant examples of the NBA’s controversial criteria for awarding individual season prizes. Several big name players are blatant examples of the NBA’s controversial criteria for awarding individual season prizes. NBA Luka Doncic Tyrese Haliburton Baloncesto Joel Embiid Antetokounmpo Anthony Edwards Lesiones deportivas Alonzo Adams (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) The NBA’s 65‑game rule sparks controversy as stars like Luka Doncic, Edwards and Cunningham face award ineligibility Several big name players are blatant examples of the NBA’s controversial criteria for awarding individual season prizes. Several big name players are blatant examples of the NBA’s controversial criteria for awarding individual season prizes. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/77MMP34JUFIMNMQ4IYETBGOQ4Q.jpg?auth=c539cc3ea960f153abedea3d15a7a619b980d5de119ba599fcde16ea4d318991" width="2847" height="1898" alt="Several big name players are blatant examples of the NBA’s controversial criteria for awarding individual season prizes."></img><p>The debate has been heated from the moment it began. In an effort to curb “<b>load management</b>”<b> and prevent stars from sitting out regular‑season games without clear justification</b>, the <b>NBA </b>introduced a new policy that directly affects the league’s biggest individual awards. And because awards are tied to money — often <i>a lot</i> of money — the backlash has been loud.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/the-nbas-65game-rule-sparks-controversy-as-stars-like-luka-doncic-edwards-and-cunningham-face-award-ineligibility-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/austin-reaves-claps-back-at-fan-after-luka-doncic-injury-what-was-said-f202604-n/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:06:31 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/austin-reaves-claps-back-at-fan-after-luka-doncic-injury-what-was-said-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Los Angeles Lakers had a rough night on Thursday, and Austin Reaves was in no mood for heckling after Luka Doncic went down with an injury. The Los Angeles Lakers had a rough night on Thursday, and Austin Reaves was in no mood for heckling after Luka Doncic went down with an injury. NBA Baloncesto Los Ángeles Lakers Luka Doncic Oklahoma Thunder Austin Reaves LeBron James Kirby Lee (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Austin Reaves claps back at fan after Luka Doncic injury - What was said? The Los Angeles Lakers had a rough night on Thursday, and Austin Reaves was in no mood for heckling after Luka Doncic went down with an injury. The Los Angeles Lakers had a rough night on Thursday, and Austin Reaves was in no mood for heckling after Luka Doncic went down with an injury. <p>In a <a href="https://en.as.com/nba/doncic-goes-down-lakers-collapse-in-okc-f202604-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/nba/doncic-goes-down-lakers-collapse-in-okc-f202604-n/"><b>frustrating night for the Los Angeles Lakers</b></a>, one moment went viral on social media for what was said on the sideline. The Lakers suffered a tough loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, but the real talking point came when a<b> fan’s taunt met an emotional, unfiltered reaction from Austin Reaves</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/austin-reaves-claps-back-at-fan-after-luka-doncic-injury-what-was-said-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/doncic-goes-down-lakers-collapse-in-okc-f202604-n/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:04:37 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/doncic-goes-down-lakers-collapse-in-okc-f202604-n/ Mike Maestre,Jennifer Bubel Apart from the stunning blowout loss to the Thunder, the Lakers are now consumed by concern over Luka Doncic’s injury. Apart from the stunning blowout loss to the Thunder, the Lakers are now consumed by concern over Luka Doncic’s injury. Baloncesto NBA Oklahoma Thunder Los Ángeles Lakers Crónicas deportivas Luka Doncic Lesión Doncic Lesión Doncic Lesión Doncic <p>With the <b>Los Angeles Lakers surging in the West</b>, it was inevitable their fanbase would start dreaming big. Not because they’re likely to climb higher in the standings (third place appears to be theirs if they stay the course and hold off the Denver Nuggets), but because of the challenge ahead.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/doncic-goes-down-lakers-collapse-in-okc-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/when-will-the-nba-mvp-be-announced-timeline-format-and-latest-race-update-f202604-n/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:55:52 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/when-will-the-nba-mvp-be-announced-timeline-format-and-latest-race-update-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel With a little over a week left of the NBA regular season, the MVP race is intensifying. Here’s when we’ll know the final winner. With a little over a week left of the NBA regular season, the MVP race is intensifying. Here’s when we’ll know the final winner. NBA Baloncesto Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Nikola Jokic Wembanyama Luka Doncic Antetokounmpo Alonzo Adams (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) When will the NBA MVP be announced? Timeline, format, and latest race update With a little over a week left of the NBA regular season, the MVP race is intensifying. Here’s when we’ll know the final winner. With a little over a week left of the NBA regular season, the MVP race is intensifying. Here’s when we’ll know the final winner. <p>As the 2025–26 NBA regular season winds down, the<b> NBA MVP race is heating up</b>. There is just a little over a week left for players to prove themselves, but even after the season ends, we will have to wait a little bit to find out who the winner is. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/when-will-the-nba-mvp-be-announced-timeline-format-and-latest-race-update-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>