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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg had some words for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic after Wednesday's season opener. The post Warriors Rookie Follows Up Trash Talk With Shot at Luka Doncic appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Austin Reaves teased Luka Doncic after the Mavericks guard nailed a half‑court buzzer‑beater against the Warriors on Opening Night. Reaves called the 35‑foot shot “terrible,” joking that he’d have taken the ball instead, while Doncic said trash‑talk from Yaxel Lendeborg fueled his confidence. The light‑hearted banter highlighted the Lakers‑Mavericks chemistry and underscored Doncic’s flair for dramatic long‑range highlights. Both players turned the moment into a memorable, playful clash of competitiveness and camaraderie.
During the Lakers’ 127‑105 win over the Warriors, ESPN’s Doris Burke recounted her first on‑court interview with Spurs legend Gregg Popovich, which turned heated when she asked why San Antonio couldn’t stop Shaquille O’Neal after his six‑for‑six third quarter. Popovich’s face turned red and stared at her, prompting the producer to pull the clip. Burke’s story underscores Pop’s famously blunt sideline demeanor and his storied 29‑year tenure that yielded five titles. The piece also notes the Spurs’ new coach Mitch Johnson and their 116‑104 season‑opening loss to Oklahoma City, with the next game against Houston on Friday.
Prior to their season-opening game against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers used some WWE theme music to pump up the crowd at Crypto.com Arena.
Michael Wilbon questioned Luka Doncic's ability to deliver a championship unless he starts showing consistent defensive effort.
The Los Angeles Lakers offense was humming in the 127-105 blowout of the Golden State Warriors.
NBA star Anthony Davis revealed that he used to regularly defeat LeBron James in Madden NFL before his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate became determined to improve his skills. Davis explained that he spent considerable time playing the popular football video game and initially had a clear advantage over James in their head-to-head matchups. AD: […] The post Anthony Davis on beating LeBron James in Madden before his comeback appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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 Lakers opened the season with a dominant win over the Warriors, showcasing a deeper roster that could allow stars like LeBron and Davis to log fewer minutes. Coach JJ reportedly believes the new depth—potentially 10‑11 players when healthy—will let the team rest key contributors, despite recent injuries to Collin Sexton and Adou Thiero. Front‑office upgrades in scouting and player development aim to fix past drafting misses, while the controversial trade of Deandre Ayton raises questions about the backup center situation. The article examines whether the revamped bench and staff can translate into sustained success.
In his Lakers debut, 25‑year‑old center Walker Kessler went perfect from the floor, scoring 26 points on 12‑for‑12 shooting in a 127‑105 win over the Warriors. The flawless night earned him a humorous “Milk Chamberlain” nickname from Shaquille O’Neal on Inside the NBA, likening Kessler to Wilt Chamberlain, who shot 14‑for‑14 in a 1969 Lakers game. Kessler also grabbed nine rebounds, two blocks and went 2‑for‑4 at the line, giving Los Angeles a strong start to the 2026‑27 season after LeBron’s exit.
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?
Tyronn Lue navigates a battered Clippers start, missing Kawhi Leonard, Brandon Ingram, Max Strus and Jordan Miller while owner Steve Ballmer serves a season‑long suspension for a salary‑cap scandal. The team still posts a 121‑96 win over Sacramento, dedicating the victory to Ballmer. Meanwhile, Lakers rookie center Walker Kessler debuts with a perfect 12‑for‑12 shooting night, scoring 26 points and grabbing nine rebounds in a 22‑point win over Golden State, prompting praise from JJ Redick and optimism from Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams. Suns veteran Oso Ighodaro exits the Clippers opener early with a right‑hip injury, status unknown.
The Warriors fall 127-105 to the Lakers in their season opener, and Stephen Curry publicly laments the loss of center Kristaps Porzingis. Curry says Porzingis’s mysterious illness and resulting absence—despite a $40 million, two‑year extension—has derailed the team’s early outlook, emphasizing the importance of availability at the center spot. With Jimmy Butler also sidelined, the Warriors face a significant front‑court hole, fueling trade rumors ahead of the February deadline. Curry contributed 23 points in 21 minutes, but the injury setback highlights the challenges Golden State must overcome this season.
In the NBA season opener, the Los Angeles Lakers crushed the Golden State Warriors, 112‑85, behind Luka Doncic’s 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who guarded Doncic in his debut, bluntly said he lost respect for the star after seeing “whining and complaining” on the court. The Lakers surged in the third quarter with a 36‑16 run, fueled by Walker Kessler’s perfect 12‑for‑12 shooting and Austin Reaves’ 23 points. Golden State struggled, surrendering 66 interior points and shooting just 22.2% from three, raising early doubts about their campaign.
During the Lakers‑Warriors season opener on Oct. 21, 2026, ESPN cameras sparked controversy by zooming in on several female fans—including a mother and daughter—in the stands at Crypto.com Arena. The incident, captured on a Twitter clip, highlights ongoing concerns about intrusive camerawork at sporting events. Meanwhile, the Lakers dominate the Warriors 127‑105, with Luka Dončić posting 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, and Walker Kessler scoring a perfect 12‑for‑12 for 26 points and 9 rebounds.
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 logged a team‑high 29 minutes in the 124‑97 loss to the Lakers, scoring 12 points and defending Luka Doncic, who went 1‑for‑6 when Lendeborg guarded him. The rookie sparked drama with trash‑talk and a technical for calling Doncic "sucks." Meanwhile, Stephen Curry returned from an ankle tweak to drop 23 points in 21 minutes, 16 in the first quarter. The team also grapples with Kristaps Porzingis’s indefinite health absence and possible trade, leaving the Warriors scrambling for a reliable big man.
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 produced drama across 11 games. Tyrese Haliburton led Indiana to a 123‑120 win over New Orleans, scoring 23 points with 12 assists despite a technical foul and a post‑game emotional interview. A post‑game clash saw Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg slam Luka Dončić’s “whining,” igniting a new Pacific Division rivalry after a 127‑105 Lakers victory. Anthony Edwards delivered a historic performance for Minnesota, dropping 35 points in a 131‑106 win over Miami and joining Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players with multiple 40‑point season openers. Houston trapped Kyrie Irving, beating Dallas 128‑110, while Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith each scored 30. The night set an aggressive tone for the season.