The NBA Cup schedule offers a homecoming with a twist as a struggling Dallas Mavericks side takes on the in-form Los Angeles Lakers, who are now centred around their former franchise cornerstone, at Crypto.

A missive from five-time All-NBA First Team Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic may have prompted a big change from the league, prior to the Lakers' Emirates N

Los Angeles Lakers announce big decision on guard Bronny James ahead of matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.

Smart’s impact has been felt most on the defensive end, where his intensity and instincts have helped elevate the Lakers’ overall performance. Through 14 games, he has averaged 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.8 steals while shooting 40.8% from the field and an impressive 93.8% from the free-throw line.

The Los Angeles Lakers haven't lost a game with star forward LeBron James back in the lineup after he made his long-awaited season debut Nov. 18 against the Uta

Ayton and the Lakers are searching for their sixth-straight win on Friday. With a victory, they could advance to 14-4 on the year, getting a few games within the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have won all but one of their first 19 games of the season.

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James praises Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic’s dominant play in rare candid comments.

The Los Angeles Lakers could be without Marcus Smart during Friday's NBA Cup clash against the Dallas Mavericks.