Luka Doncic

Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner Alex Rodriguez, center, celebrates with forward Julius Randle (30) and guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) after the defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Timberwolves don’t take playoff success for granted after booking another trip to the 2nd round

Playoff success was a largely foreign concept to the Minnesota Timberwolves during their first 34 years of existence.
 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks up toward the scoreboard in the closing seconds in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron: ‘I don’t have the answer’ to questions about his future after Lakers’ exit from NBA playoffs

 
Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) dunks was Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (21 looks on during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rockets avoid elimination, routing Warriors in Game 5

 
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, left grabs a rebound next to Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Rudy Gobert dominates small-ball Lakers and the Timberwolves advance with a 103-96 win in Game 5

 
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick watches play during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Back on their home courts, Lakers and Rockets are both determined to postpone elimination

 

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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) scores against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Kyrie Irving scores 42 points to lead Mavericks past Warriors 111-107

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots over Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)

Lauri Markkanen scores 32 points to lead Jazz past Lakers 131-119

 
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots between San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) and guard De'Aaron Fox (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jayson Tatum scores 32 points to help the Celtics beat the Spurs

 
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, right, yells from the sideline with guard Max Christie at his side during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd needed ‘time to regroup.’ He skipped Monday’s postgame media session

 
Sacramento Kings center Alex Len (25) draws the foul on Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Lakers sign free-agent center Alex Len to bolster frontcourt depth after failed trade

 
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford grabs his knee after suffering an unknown injury in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Daniel Gafford out at least two weeks with sprained knee as injuries mount for Mavs’ big men

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, left, touches hands with teammate forward LeBron James during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Doncic a winner in Lakers debut, 132-113 over Jazz

 
Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) prepares to shoot and score in the final seconds of overtime as Dallas Mavericks' Kessler Edwards (20) looks on during an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

DeRozan scores 42 points, including OT winner, as Kings edge depleted Mavericks 129-128

 
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) dunks in front of teammate Craig Porter Jr. (9) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cavs get win over slow-starting Timberwolves

 
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford grabs his knee after suffering an unknown injury in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Mavericks center Daniel Gafford leaves Monday’s game vs. Kings with sprained right knee

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic gestures as he comes back in during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Luka Doncic makes his Lakers debut and quickly connects with LeBron James in a 132-113 win over Utah

 
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) waits for a time out in front of the bench during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Anthony Davis is out at least through All-Star break after injuring groin in Mavs debut

 
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) is guarded by Houston Rockets center Steven Adams during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Anthony Davis scores 26 in Mavericks debut, leaves with injury in win over Rockets

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, left, dunks as Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Austin Reaves enters hallowed Lakers territory with his 45-point barrage against the Pacers

 
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) looks to shoot against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Lakers’ trade for Hornets center Mark Williams rescinded after failed physical, AP source says

 
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) yells to the fans with teammate P.J. Washington during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Anthony Davis shines for Mavs before injury as fans continue to vent over Luka Doncic trade

 
CORRECTS ID TO AARON NESMITH NOT LEBRON JAMES Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Austin Reaves scores a career-high 45, and the Lakers shock the Pacers 124-117 without LeBron, Luka

 
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) hangs on the rim after dunking on Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) and center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Anthony Davis leads Mavericks past Rockets 116-105 in Mavs debut but leaves with lower-body injury

 
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) waits for a time out in front of the bench during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Anthony Davis leaves his Dallas debut with an injury after seismic Luka Doncic trade

 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James scores a basket against Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

LeBron James will sit out the Lakers’ game against Indiana to rest his sore left ankle

 
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) participates during Super Bowl 59 Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans, ahead of the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday.(AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

Arrests in luxury home burglaries targeting NFL, NBA players are the ‘tip of the iceberg’

 
Newly acquired Dallas Mavericks players Anthony Davis responds to a question during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Dallas, Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Anthony Davis is set for his Mavs debut and understands the ire of fans who lost Luka Doncic

 
Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow, AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year, poses after winning the award at the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 59 football game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Pawnbrokers raided in connection with Joe Burrow burglary denied bail days before the Super Bowl

 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots a jumper against Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

LeBron James becomes oldest player to score 40 points in NBA history, dropping 42 in Lakers’ victory

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, left, and forward LeBron James (23) look on from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

LeBron scores 42 points and overcomes Steph’s 37 in the Lakers’ 120-112 victory over the Warriors

 
Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) drives to the basket as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) is trapped by Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Mavericks hold off Celtics 127-120

 
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd calls to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Mavericks coach Kidd expects fans to be unhappy when team returns to Dallas after Doncic trade

 
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, left, shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Klay Thompson scores 25 to lead Mavericks to 127-120 win over Boston as Davis delays Dallas debut

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic sits on the bench before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

Luka Doncic is now more likely to make his Lakers debut on Monday, JJ Redick says

 
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis, center, applauds with teammates during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Anthony Davis won’t make Dallas debut in Mavericks’ NBA Finals rematch against Boston Celtics

 
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