On Tuesday, Wells appeared on the Mavericks’ broadcast during the team’s interconference matchup against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. During his segment, Wells assured fans that the team is headed in the right direction after the Luka Doncic trade. “In time, wins and losses will tell whether the deal was a good deal or a bad deal,” said Wells. “I just am going to promise to our fans right now. Whatever trust we have lost, or whatever concerns they have, we’re going to earn it back. Because we’re going to do this the right way, and we’re going to win championships.”
Source: Larry Brown Sports
Source: Larry Brown Sports
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
LeBron James listed as probable, Luka Doncic not on the Lakers injury report-the Lakers play tonight in Indiana-tomorrow night in Chicago. Hopefully both will play against the Bulls in their only Chicago appearance. 6:45 pre @WBBMNewsradio – 11:00 AM
LeBron James listed as probable, Luka Doncic not on the Lakers injury report-the Lakers play tonight in Indiana-tomorrow night in Chicago. Hopefully both will play against the Bulls in their only Chicago appearance. 6:45 pre @WBBMNewsradio – 11:00 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers Face Pacers | Is Luka Shooting Too Much? | MLB Lockout In 2026? x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:58 AM
Lakers Face Pacers | Is Luka Shooting Too Much? | MLB Lockout In 2026? x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:58 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Bonus @lockedonlakers podcast! Part 1 of a three-part series with @espn_macmahon to discuss his new book “Wonderboy,” which chronicles the life and career of Luka Doncic. Here, we discuss Luka’s competitive wiring and his “child star” start in basketball.
Show link in thread. – 6:26 PM
Bonus @lockedonlakers podcast! Part 1 of a three-part series with @espn_macmahon to discuss his new book “Wonderboy,” which chronicles the life and career of Luka Doncic. Here, we discuss Luka’s competitive wiring and his “child star” start in basketball.
Show link in thread. – 6:26 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“The defensive effort that [Luka Dončić] has put forth has to be called out.” 😳
@KendrickPerkins calls the Lakers’ defense “gross” after their third straight loss 👀 pic.x.com/0CGZnNZ1rA – 3:52 PM
“The defensive effort that [Luka Dončić] has put forth has to be called out.” 😳
@KendrickPerkins calls the Lakers’ defense “gross” after their third straight loss 👀 pic.x.com/0CGZnNZ1rA – 3:52 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls get two home games to finish off the week. Thursday vs Lakers who play Wednesday in Indiana. We’ll see if both LeBron or Luka play , maybe one of the two on a b/b??? Hopefully, both! I love seeing stars on the court especially when they play in Chicago once. Sat. Vs Mavs – 10:04 AM
Bulls get two home games to finish off the week. Thursday vs Lakers who play Wednesday in Indiana. We’ll see if both LeBron or Luka play , maybe one of the two on a b/b??? Hopefully, both! I love seeing stars on the court especially when they play in Chicago once. Sat. Vs Mavs – 10:04 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic talks about a demanding stretch for the Lakers after losing effort in Orlando
“We get paid to do that. It shouldn’t be an excuse”
“Our approach was really good” – Franz Wagner after sharing a game-high 32 points with Doncic in Magic win
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 3:16 AM
Luka Doncic talks about a demanding stretch for the Lakers after losing effort in Orlando
“We get paid to do that. It shouldn’t be an excuse”
“Our approach was really good” – Franz Wagner after sharing a game-high 32 points with Doncic in Magic win
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 3:16 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic just kicked a ball into the stands and nearly hit a fan! 😅
pic.x.com/sfoeL8vom8 – 2:17 AM
Luka Doncic just kicked a ball into the stands and nearly hit a fan! 😅
pic.x.com/sfoeL8vom8 – 2:17 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
There’s an argument to be made that the Kings are the worst of the 3 teams fighting for the last 2 play-in spots.
Suns have Durant, Booker & Beal, regardless of how their season has gone.
The Mavs have Anthony Davis back and are playing for their dignity after the Luka trade. – 1:01 AM
There’s an argument to be made that the Kings are the worst of the 3 teams fighting for the last 2 play-in spots.
Suns have Durant, Booker & Beal, regardless of how their season has gone.
The Mavs have Anthony Davis back and are playing for their dignity after the Luka trade. – 1:01 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: After Monday’s dispiriting loss, Luka Doncic admitted that the Lakers might have been too “satisfied” with their previous success, leading to this skid that they’re on bit.ly/4j4hqaR – 12:46 AM
New story: After Monday’s dispiriting loss, Luka Doncic admitted that the Lakers might have been too “satisfied” with their previous success, leading to this skid that they’re on bit.ly/4j4hqaR – 12:46 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
AD and Christie vs Brooklyn:
22 PTS
11 REB
5 AST
Luka averages 27/9/8 as a Laker. pic.x.com/a6dCoYTULF – 9:40 PM
![]( "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gm2Z-RxasAABqwj.jpg")
AD and Christie vs Brooklyn:
22 PTS
11 REB
5 AST
Luka averages 27/9/8 as a Laker. pic.x.com/a6dCoYTULF – 9:40 PM
Jason Beede @therealBeede
A lengthy embrace between #Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and Lakers star Luka Doncic after the final buzzer in Orlando. The two are, of course, familiar with one another from their time spent together previously in Dallas. pic.x.com/L9Jp4A7kty – 9:28 PM
![]( "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gm2XaOFXgAA4bYn.jpg")
A lengthy embrace between #Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and Lakers star Luka Doncic after the final buzzer in Orlando. The two are, of course, familiar with one another from their time spent together previously in Dallas. pic.x.com/L9Jp4A7kty – 9:28 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Final: Magic 118, Lakers 106.
LAL with its third straight loss. Each loss has been by double digits (defeated by a combined 72 points in those defeats). Lakers fall to 43-28.
Luka Doncic: 32p/7a/7r. LeBron James: 24p/8a/6r. Austin Reaves: 18p/6r/4a. Dorian Finney-Smith: 14p. – 9:27 PM
Final: Magic 118, Lakers 106.
LAL with its third straight loss. Each loss has been by double digits (defeated by a combined 72 points in those defeats). Lakers fall to 43-28.
Luka Doncic: 32p/7a/7r. LeBron James: 24p/8a/6r. Austin Reaves: 18p/6r/4a. Dorian Finney-Smith: 14p. – 9:27 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Final: Magic 118, Lakers 106.
Doncic had 32 points and 7 assists, and LeBron 24 points with 8 assists.
Wagner had 32, and Banchero 30 for Orlando.
Magic shot 49.4% and committed only 8 TO’s, with 15 made 3’s to LA’s 10. – 9:26 PM
Final: Magic 118, Lakers 106.
Doncic had 32 points and 7 assists, and LeBron 24 points with 8 assists.
Wagner had 32, and Banchero 30 for Orlando.
Magic shot 49.4% and committed only 8 TO’s, with 15 made 3’s to LA’s 10. – 9:26 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers lose in ORL, 118-106, for their third straight defeat and seventh in their last 10 games. Luka 32p on 9-for-23 7r 7a; LeBron 24p 8a 6r; Reaves 18p 6r 4a; DFS 14p on 5-of-7 7r. LAL bench was outscored 30-14. – 9:26 PM
The Lakers lose in ORL, 118-106, for their third straight defeat and seventh in their last 10 games. Luka 32p on 9-for-23 7r 7a; LeBron 24p 8a 6r; Reaves 18p 6r 4a; DFS 14p on 5-of-7 7r. LAL bench was outscored 30-14. – 9:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka vs Magic:
32 PTS
7 REB
7 AST
Lakers drop their third in a row. pic.x.com/JBeDfJyaYD – 9:26 PM
![]( "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gm2WwghbwAEgkx8.jpg")
Luka vs Magic:
32 PTS
7 REB
7 AST
Lakers drop their third in a row. pic.x.com/JBeDfJyaYD – 9:26 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LA, down by as many as 17, have closed to a 7-point gap with a 10-0 run capped by 3 FT’s from Doncic. – 9:13 PM
LA, down by as many as 17, have closed to a 7-point gap with a 10-0 run capped by 3 FT’s from Doncic. – 9:13 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
I feel like there’s been a lot of “your turn, my turn” between Luka and LeBron with the Lakers’ offense tonight. Regardless of whether or not the possession ends with a score, there’s not a ton of flow happening. The ball is sticking with either a lot. AK – 8:43 PM
I feel like there’s been a lot of “your turn, my turn” between Luka and LeBron with the Lakers’ offense tonight. Regardless of whether or not the possession ends with a score, there’s not a ton of flow happening. The ball is sticking with either a lot. AK – 8:43 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Lakers 60, Magic 58.
Orlando scored 7 unanswered points to close out the 2Q.
Luka Doncic: 21 points. LeBron James: 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists. – 8:17 PM
Halftime: Lakers 60, Magic 58.
Orlando scored 7 unanswered points to close out the 2Q.
Luka Doncic: 21 points. LeBron James: 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists. – 8:17 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Magic closed the first half on a 7-0 run to cut the Lakers’ lead to two, 60-58, at the break. Luka Doncic (21 pts) leads LAL – 8:15 PM
The Magic closed the first half on a 7-0 run to cut the Lakers’ lead to two, 60-58, at the break. Luka Doncic (21 pts) leads LAL – 8:15 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Half: Lakers 60, Magic 58
Paolo Banchero posted 18 points, while Franz Wagner added 12 for Orlando.
Luka has 21 and LeBron put up 14 for L.A. pic.x.com/9aHug2zy2d – 8:13 PM
Half: Lakers 60, Magic 58
Paolo Banchero posted 18 points, while Franz Wagner added 12 for Orlando.
Luka has 21 and LeBron put up 14 for L.A. pic.x.com/9aHug2zy2d – 8:13 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The first quarter was highly-competitive both ways here in Orlando, with the Lakers holding a 30-26 lead, committing only 1 turnover and controlling the glass 12-9.
Doncic and Reaves combined for 19 points. – 7:40 PM
The first quarter was highly-competitive both ways here in Orlando, with the Lakers holding a 30-26 lead, committing only 1 turnover and controlling the glass 12-9.
Doncic and Reaves combined for 19 points. – 7:40 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Luka Doncic has scored the Lakers’ last 11 points after that fadeaway 14-footer. LAL leading Magic 24-21 late in the 1Q. – 7:28 PM
Luka Doncic has scored the Lakers’ last 11 points after that fadeaway 14-footer. LAL leading Magic 24-21 late in the 1Q. – 7:28 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
LeBron James and Luka Dončić warming up prior to facing the Magic pic.x.com/JB6IK1Dm2T – 6:12 PM
LeBron James and Luka Dončić warming up prior to facing the Magic pic.x.com/JB6IK1Dm2T – 6:12 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🗣️🤩 Luka’s father believes that his son was meant to be in the city of Los Angeles and Lakers! pic.x.com/dTdcTO8kZc – 3:44 PM
![]( "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gm1IjNLWAAEfiUP.jpg")
🗣️🤩 Luka’s father believes that his son was meant to be in the city of Los Angeles and Lakers! pic.x.com/dTdcTO8kZc – 3:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka in March:
— 31.1 PPG
— 8.8 RPG
— 8.9 APG
— 1.9 SPG
The only player averaging 30/5/5 this month. pic.x.com/aEjwlsHqwr – 8:42 AM
![]( "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmye_JEXAAAX_e7.jpg")
Luka in March:
— 31.1 PPG
— 8.8 RPG
— 8.9 APG
— 1.9 SPG
The only player averaging 30/5/5 this month. pic.x.com/aEjwlsHqwr – 8:42 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇸🇮🤗 A wholesome gesture by Luka, who gave a family from Slovenia tickets to watch the Lakers-Bulls game after they flew in from Slovenia for the previous game, where most of the lineup rested! pic.x.com/dpFWBP9Y9f – 1:59 PM
![]( "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GmvnAgVWAAA7iAo.jpg")
🇸🇮🤗 A wholesome gesture by Luka, who gave a family from Slovenia tickets to watch the Lakers-Bulls game after they flew in from Slovenia for the previous game, where most of the lineup rested! pic.x.com/dpFWBP9Y9f – 1:59 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls guard Josh Giddey was hunted down by Luka & Co in a playoff series last May. On Saturday, it was Giddey playing the hunter.
His defensive turnaround and willingness on that side of the ball is a game-changer. The technical proved it.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/03/… – 1:30 PM
Bulls guard Josh Giddey was hunted down by Luka & Co in a playoff series last May. On Saturday, it was Giddey playing the hunter.
His defensive turnaround and willingness on that side of the ball is a game-changer. The technical proved it.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/03/… – 1:30 PM
More on this storyline
Tim MacMahon: Launch day: My book chronicling the Luka Doncic era in Dallas is available today in stores and everywhere else you can order books. a.co/d/fjajvRV pic.x.com/MhkNCuRuvt -via Twitter @espn_macmahon / March 25, 2025
Monday’s 118-106 loss to the Orlando Magic dropped Los Angeles to 3-7 in its past 10 games, with the average margin of defeat in those contests well into double digits (15.7 points). And now, with just 11 games remaining in the regular season and a top-six seed in the Western Conference far from guaranteed, the loss to the Magic delivered a chance for self-reflection for the suddenly reeling group. “I think we just got a little bit satisfied,” Doncic said. “We can’t afford that right now.” -via ESPN / March 25, 2025
When asked whom it’s incumbent upon to stop a trend like that from compounding itself on both ends of the floor, Doncic took responsibility, along with LeBron James, to lead. “I think me and Bron, think we should be the guys to do that,” Doncic said. “That’s on me. Obviously, I’ve got to do better, I’ve got to talk more. I talked in the first half, then just kind of [let my] voice down and I shouldn’t do that.” -via ESPN / March 25, 2025