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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg held nothing back following his NBA debut, revealing he lost all respect for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić over his relentless foul-baiting and constant complaining to the referees.
The start of the regular season brought with it lots to be happy about in Tuesday’s rout of the Warriors. The new Big 3 had huge nights and gave the Lakers a great opening to the season. Prior to all that, we asked for questions and you guys delivered, as always. Obviously, some of this […]
Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler delivered a historic shooting performance in Wednesday night’s 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors, earning a hilarious new nickname from franchise legend Shaquille O’Neal. Kessler finished with 26 points, nine rebounds, two blocks and one assist while shooting a perfect 12-for-12 from the field in his Lakers regular-season […] The post Shaq just gave Lakers’ Walker Kessler the funniest new nickname in NBA after Wilt-like dominance appeared...
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green questioned whether Luka Dončić, a perennial MVP candidate, will ever get over the hump and earn the award.
It might be a while before the Warriors can challenge the Lakers as a true rival again
One of the biggest storylines of the Lakers’ 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors was the back-and-forth between Luka Doncic and Yaxel Lendeborg. Lendeborg and Doncic traded verbal jabs throughout the game, and Doncic finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals, plus 5 three-pointers. But the back-and-forth led to the […] The post Stephen A. Smith blasts NBA for T’ing up Yaxel Lendeborg for trash talking Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers revealed their first starting five of the season against the Golden State Warriors. Was it the finalized group moving forward?
With Kawhi Leonard gone and Brandon Ingram, Max Strus, and Jordan Miller among several players unavailable due to injuries to open the season, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue faces his toughest challenge yet in 2026/27, writes Law Murray of The Athletic. The Clippers got off to a good start on Wednesday, with a 121-96 win […]
The Golden State Warriors suffered a debilitating season-opening defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers, 127-105. The Warriors have already faced injury misfortune to start the season. Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porzingis are still out, but Porzingis’s absence has hurt the team where they need production most: at center. Steph Curry on the Kristaps Porzingis unknown: […] The post Stephen Curry states obvious on heartbreaking Kristaps Porzingis situation that’s already derailing season appeared firs...
Following his NBA debut against the Golden State Warriors, Yaxel Lendeborg offered a direct assessment of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic. As the 2026–27 NBA season tipped off, the Los Angeles Lakers made a resounding opening statement with a blowout win over the Golden State Warriors , a dominant performance led by Luka Doncic that already has Lakers fans dreaming big about the months ahead. Meanwhile, Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg turned heads postgame with a blunt assessment of his ...
His creep behavior was caught in real time.
The Los Angeles Lakers will obviously miss LeBron James' skills on the court after he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. For Austin Reaves, there are more imperceptible ways in which James' absence will be felt.
Shaquille O'Neal thinks highly of Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler, but still believes the Lakers have taken a step back.
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg played a team-high 29 minutes in Wednesday’s regular season opener, but he had a modest NBA debut in a blowout loss to the Lakers, contributing 12 points and three rebounds. Still, it was hardly a quiet night for the first-year forward, who exchanged trash talk with Luka Doncic during the game, […]
The Warriors and Lakers are now appointment viewing again.
The Los Angeles Lakers finally got the center Luka Doncic has been waiting for, and Walker Kessler instantly made fans forget Deandre Ayton.
Walker Kessler and the Los Angeles Lakers provided a reminder that the Golden State Warriors need to act fast on a Kristaps Porzingis trade.
Opening night delivered drama, controversy, and history across 11 games. It featured top-level matches, ongoing personal disagreements, and some big achievements. Think about technical fouls and post-game verbal remarks, right down to equaling historic scoring records. This schedule established an aggressive atmosphere for the marathon season to come. Here is all you need to know. […] The post Haliburton’s Heated Exchange with Rival, Warriors Player “Lost All Respect” for Luka, Minnesota Sta...
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed Wednesday night that he has instituted a unique way for players to compete for prize money accumulated via fines.
Los Angeles Lakers legends James Worthy and Robert Horry reflected on Shaquille O’Neal’s decision to leave the Orlando Magic for the Lakers in 1996, with Horry highlighting how the move helped establish greater player freedom in the NBA. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson for #WordsWithScoop, Horry described O’Neal’s free agency decision as an important […] The post James Worthy on Shaq joining the Lakers: ‘It almost didn’t happen’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
JJ Redick admitted that a simple $500 fine system had inadvertently helped instill confidence in Luka Doncic's ability to knock down half-court shots.
Luka Doncic took the noble duty of giving Yaxel Lendeborg a warm welcome (sarcasm) into the NBA. The rookie wasted no time making an impression on his debut. But his first night against the LA Lakers did not go as planned. The Warriors wing got into a heated exchange with Luka and paid the price […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg Faces Backlash Over “Lost All Respect” Comment On Luka Doncic After Heated Warriors-Lakers Moment appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Among the many things Luka Dončić has been known for throughout his NBA career is complaining about the officiating during games, something Yaxel Lendeborg experienced in his first game as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-105 on Wednesday night.
Walker Kessler could hardly have scripted a better start to life with the Los Angeles. On his Lakers debut, he delivered a historic shooting performance, bringing names like Wilt Chamberlain into the conversation. But the record also gave Charles Barkley an opportunity to do something he’s best at: taking a shot at Shaquille O’Neal. And […] The post “Shaq, You Must Suck”: Charles Barkley Reacts to Walker Kessler Creating History Alongside Wilt Chamberlain on Lakers Debut appeared first on E...
The Golden State Warriors opened their 2026–27 regular season with a 127–105 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Still, the shadow hanging over the team after the game centered on the ongoing absence and uncertain future of center Kristaps Porzingis. While Porzingis was meant to be the strategic anchor of Steve Kerr’s rotation, a change […] The post Stephen Curry, Draymond Green Ready to Move Past Kristaps Porzingis Amid Reports on Warriors Looking to Trade Him appeared first on EssentiallySport...