The Lakers' Luka Dončić and Lebron James are reportedly not returning from the NBA All-Star break well-rested and ready to go.

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While speculation about his retirement continues to grow, the recent addition of Luka Dončić has seemingly injected new life into his game.

Without Luka Dončić and playing a back-to-back, James became the first player in NBA history with multiple 40-point games past age 40.

Luka Dončić, LeBron James and the Lakers were no match for the struggling Jazz as Los Angeles lost 131-119. Dončić, who returned to the court on Monday after missing more than

Luka Doncic scored 14 points in limited playing time during his debut with the Lakers, joining their starting lineup alongside LeBron James and immediately getting into the flow during Los Angeles' 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz.

Luka Dončić couldn’t find his shot in his third game with the Los Angeles Lakers, and LeBron James couldn’t make up for it.

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With the Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in still-shocking trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Lone Star State, L.A. has now paired two of the most clutch players to ever slip on an NBA uniform.

Coming off a stellar game against Denver, Luka Dončić now eyes a repeat performance against the Mavericks team that traded him.

The Los Angeles Lakers held Luka Dončić out of Thursday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers, but it didn't cost them the win.