It’s time to acknowledge Lakers star Luka Doncic as a top candidate for the NBA’s MVP Award. And not just as someone whose name is brought up in the conversation when it’s time to fill out the five-player ballot.

Just over one week after his historic 83-point game, Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat were on the receiving end of a legendary scoring performance when Luka Dončić put up 60 in the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-126 win in South Beach on Thursday night.

MIAMI (AP) — Luka Doncic stepped to the foul line in the final moments and couldn't help but hear what the crowd was yelling, over and over and over again. An MVP chant. On the road, no less. "I think every player wants to hear it,

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 134-126 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers (45-25) on Thursday night at Kaseya Center. The Heat (38-32) now heads back on the road for a game against the Rockets in Houston on Saturday: After a strong first half, the Heat fell victim to Lakers star Luke Doncic’s greatness and lost its third straight game.

The 2025-26 NBA season is almost over. As we near the end, the contenders continue to distinguish themselves from the field. On the other end of the spectrum, the tanking seems as prevalent and aggressive as its ever been.

The Houston Rockets found themselves in a late battle against the Los Angeles Lakers after getting back into the game but fell once again at home.

LeBron James has found the fountain of youth as the Los Angeles Lakers have won seven games in a row heading into tonight’s matchup against his former team, the Miami Heat. Having a red-hot Luka Doncic sure helps,