Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back when discussing Luka Doncic’s conditioning — and the Lakers’ playoff exit only amplified the questions heading into the offseason.

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, it shocked the NBA world. From Los Angeles’ perspective, moving Anthony Davis and more for Doncic made plenty of sense. Not only does he help them in the short term, but the Lakers now have their long-term star.

Donnie Nelson made it clear he wasn’t happy with the front office’s decision to part ways with their franchise star, Luka Doncic.

Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson was not a fan of the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic — and chose his footwear for Game 2 of the NBA Finals accordingly.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic responded to NBA coaching legend Don Nelson’s trade criticism on Monday morning. Doncic, 26, took to his Instagram story with a four-word message for Nelson, 85, just hours after Nelson won the 2025 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.

Nelson received the award while wearing Doncic’s signature Jordan brand sneakers in protest of the Mavs’ trade of Luka Doncic. Nelson, who referred to Doncic as “a dear friend,” called the trade “a tremendous mistake,” and explained that it was the teachings of NBA legend Red Auerbach that made him oppose the trade.

Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Don Nelson attended Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers to receive the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Basketball Coaches Association. It's probably overdue.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić captivated the masses with his noticeable weight loss while visiting Madrid in late May. Photos of athletes and their off-season transformations often surface every summer,