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FoxLA weeknight newscasts will look different beginning August 16.

That’s because anchor Elex Michaelson announced today he is leaving the station — also known as Fox 11 — for an undisclosed new opportunity.

“I’ve made the difficult decision to leave @Foxla to pursue an exciting new opportunity…that I’m not allowed to talk about just yet,” he said in a video post to X. “My last day at the station is Friday August 15th.”

Bittersweet News: I've made the difficult decision to leave @Foxla to pursue an exciting new opportunity…that I'm not allowed to talk about just yet.

My last day at the station is Friday August 15th.

What I can talk about…is my enormous gratitude to my incredibly talented… pic.twitter.com/hHnxDwH8BU

— Elex Michaelson (@Elex_Michaelson) August 5, 2025

Michaelson co-anchors Fox 11 News weeknights at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. with Christine Devine. He also co-hosts the weeknight Fox 11 News at 6 p.

The Today Show plaza is buzzing with star power this Wednesday. Sam Rockwell joins the show to talk about his return to the animated hit The Bad Guys 2. Later, actors and real-life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco stop by to discuss their new movie, Together. The morning also explores the latest trends, from […]

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NBA 2K returns in the form of NBA 2K26, yet another annual release from 2K Games – this time, featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as its cover athlete of choice. NBA 2K games have always featured some athlete in their cover art, but 2K26’s version of the same holds a rather interesting point of similarity over prior entries.

This ‘missing link’ is in the fact that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the second Thunder star to appear on the cover of NBA 2K, after 2K15’s Kevin Durant. However, there’s a lot more here that can be discussed, so hop on, we are in for a ride.

NBA 2K15 and 2K26 share the same team for their covers

NBA 2K15 had a rather significant addition – that is, the inclusion of Kevin Durant as its cover star. For those who don’t already know, NBA 2K has a tradition of including familiar real-world NBA stars in its cover art.

It’s fair to say that NBA 2K26 is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. 2K Games has confirmed that the title is all set to launch on September 5, and as we all expected, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be our cover star for the game.

We all know the most exciting part of any new NBA 2K release: guessing player ratings. Every year, we see debates blowing up over how a rookie managed to snag an 90+, and some veterans are still suck in the 80 elo. With NBA 2K26 right around the corner, it’s time to jump back into the prediction game and see which stars are likely to crack the top 10 in terms of player ratings.

10. Donovan Mitchell – 94 Ovr Donovan Mitchell in NBA 2K25. (Image via YouTube OkoDre2k)

Donovan Mitchell stood out as one of the league’s best scoring guards during the 2024-25 season. He put up a solid 24.0 points,...

Shams Charania’s debut as part of ESPN’s NBA Draft coverage last week doubled as a herculean exercise in restraint. In past years, he famously used X (formerly known as Twitter) to reveal team draft picks before league commissioner Adam Silver could announce them, leaving fans — and, undoubtedly his current employer, ESPN — at least a little peeved at his acts of spoilery. As unnatural as it was, for the 2025 NBA Draft, he abstained from the tradition.

“It’s really just trying to be a great teammate,” he tells Rolling Stone...

Luxury has its price, and lately, that price is a broken window. It’s open season on Hollywood royalty, and this time, Brad Pitt has become the latest target in a spree of audacious celebrity home burglaries haunting Los Angeles. On the night of June 25, the F1 actor’s Los Feliz mansion was broken into by three suspects who scaled a fence and shattered a front window to gain entry.

The 61-year-old actor, thankfully, wasn’t home during the incursion. Law enforcement confirmed an “unknown amount” of property was stolen, as the thieves made a swift escape. This high-profile heist follows eerily similar break-ins at the homes of Nicole Kidman, yes, Tom Cruise’s ex-wife, who was also victimized while away.

So what’s driving this surge in celebrity-targeted thefts?

Brad Pitt’s LA home robbed in ongoing celebrity burglary spree Brad Pitt in F1 (2025) | Credits: Apple Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures...

In a stunning move, the Buss family has agreed to sell a majority of the Los Angeles Lakers to Twg Global CEO Mark Walter in a deal that values the team at $10 billion.

ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, who broke the news, reports that Jeanie Buss will continue to serve as governor of the team after the sale. The governor serves as the representative for the team on the NBA’s league of governors.

Walter also owns significant stakes in the Los Angeles Dodgers MLB team, the Sparks WNBA team and Cadillac’s F1 team, among other assets. The $10 billion value is a record for an NBA team (the Boston Celtics sold earlier this year for more than $6 billion), and substantially above what most private estimates valued the team at.

Walter is the primary owner and chairman of the Dodgers, which he acquired for $2.2 billion in 2012. A finance executive and investor,...

In a league full of billionaire owners the Lakers are finally joining the club.

ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania reported today that “The Buss family is entering an agreement to sell majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, the CEO and chairman of diversified holding company Twg Global.” Walter, he notes, has been a minority owner in the team for years and also owns stakes in the L.A. Dodgers, the Sparks and many more sports entities. The Athletic confirmed the news.

Walter has been a minority stakeholder in the Lakers since 2021 and has interests in multiple professional sports organizations, including the LA Dodgers, WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, the Billie Jean Cup, Cadillac Formula 1 team and the Professional Women's Hockey League. https://t.co/mgZkxcdXnp

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 18, 2025

Prior to this deal, the Buss family trust owned 66% of the team. That interest will now be...

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Things are not looking good for LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers. The No. 3 team in the West has taken a beating from the No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Timberwolves’ 3-1 series lead is, of course, largely thanks to Anthony Edwards, who put up 43 points for a comeback win in Game Four.

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WME is set to divest its basketball representation business, and may make a similar move for its baseball representation business, as it navigates some conflicts of interest associated with the firm’s take-private by Silver Lake, which closed last month.

WME will spin out WME Basketball into a new independent venture that will be owned by WME Group executive chairman Ari Emanuel, WME Group president and managing partner Mark Shapiro, and Bill Duffy, whose BDA Sports Management WME acquired in 2023. Duffy, Carlos Fleming, Bret Just and Karen Brodkin will move over to the new company.

The conflict of interest stems from Michael Dell’s family office being a capital investor in the take-private. Dell owns a stake in the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs.

WME basketball reps some of the biggest names in the sport, including the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic, and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards.

Meanwhile, WME...

LeBron and Luka are the the postseason for the first time as teammates.

LeBron James and Luka Dončić will begin their quest for the NBA title on Saturday, April 19 at 8:30 p.m. Et as their Los Angeles Lakers — the third seed in the Western Conference — will host the No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves. Three of the four matchups between the teams this season were decided by a single point while the fourth game came down to two points. These two evenly matched teams will face off in Game 1 of their series on ABC. If you want to watch the game and the entire NBA playoffs, we recommend you do it with 50% off a subscription to Sling TV.

How to watch the Lakers vs. Timberwolves playoff series When: Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. Et TV: ABC Stream: Watch with 50% off a subscription to Sling TV From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a Vpn.

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss joined Rob Perez (WorldWideWob) and Antonio Daniels on SiriusXM NBA Radio to take listener calls and talk all things Lakers as the team heads into the postseason.

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Jeanie discussed how the Lakers kept the Luka Dončić trade talks out of the media, what attracted the team to JJ Reddick, how tampering rules prevented her from giving Anthony Davis a proper goodbye, and much more. Stream the full three-hour conversation on the SiriusXM app now.

The SiriusXM NBA Radio channel delivers expert analysis and up-to-the-minute NBA news that true basketball fans need — 24/7/365. From the NBA Draft to the NBA Finals, SiriusXM NBA Radio has all of your pro basketball needs covered. Listen as former players and coaches take your calls and address all the latest NBA news. The best basketball talk and...

Playoff positioning and trade deadline drama make this game a must-watch for hoops fans.

On Wednesday, two Western Conference teams on opposite sides of the playoff picture will face off, but postseason positioning won’t be the only storyline at play deep in the heart of Texas tonight. At 7:30 p.m. Et, the Dallas Mavericks will welcome back a familiar face as Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers visit the American Airlines Center. The Lakers acquired Luka in a shocking, blockbuster trade earlier this season and currently sit as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, while the Mavs are 10th, clinging to a spot in the Play-In tournament. With the playoffs kicking off next week, for fans not in the home markets of the two clubs, I recommend watching this game and the postseason with 50% off a subscription to Sling TV.

How to watch Luka Dončić’s Lakers vs.

Back in February, Dallas shocked the NBA with the surprise trade of their superstar Luka Doncic to Los Angeles. And now, the Slovenian-born basketball player will get his revenge when the No. 3-seed L.A. Lakers battle the No. 10-seed Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, April 9.

The Lakers are fighting for positioning in the playoffs, while the Mavericks have fallen off a cliff since the big trade, as the team is holding on to the final spot in the play-in tournament at the end of the season. Meanwhile, the Lakers have...

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The Walt Disney Company’s broadcast network ABC said its telecast of National Basketball Association (NBA) games have drawn more viewership this season compared to last year.

A slate of 24 games broadcast on ABC during the 2024-2025 season drew an average of 2.683 million viewers, the network said, up 10 percent compared to the 2.436 million that tuned in for ABC’s NBA games last year. The viewership figures were based on measurement data from Nielsen.

The schedule of NBA games on ABC included two NBA Cup games, five Christmas Day games, prime-time games on Saturdays and “Sunday Showcase” games. The viewership data did not include the yet-to-be-played NBA playoffs or NBA Finals, which will air on ESPN and ABC later this season and are reported separately from regular season viewership averages.

The data points are likely good news for the NBA, which has been...

In the business and political world, there are rarely feuds as interesting as the one between Mark Cuban and Donald Trump. The Shark Tank judge leaves no stone unturned in criticizing Trump, whether it be about his billionaire status or his reforms. Even during the presidential elections, he strongly supported Trump’s opponent, Kamala Harris, and even campaigned for her.

Mark Cuban in a still from Shark Tank | Credits: CBS Broadcasting

While the results obviously weren’t in his favor, he has once again proved that nothing will stop him from talking about politics. In an interview, he confidently asserted that if he were to enter the presidential race, he would have no trouble defeating Trump.

Mark Cuban on why he could easily defeat Donald Trump in a presidential race

When it comes to stating his opinion, Mark Cuban has never been one to shy away. Whether it be his...

In the world of Shark Tank, Mark Cuban can easily be the richest and the most sought-after judge. While in the past he revealed that Season 16 would be his last on the show, there’s no denying that he’s also the smartest when it comes to business. But apart from this, he’s also known for his political opinions as well, especially his dislike for Donald Trump.

Mark Cuban in Shark Tank | Credits: ABC

In the past as well, he has made some major revelations against the current President of the United States. This was more on the lines that his billionaire status is questionable, and he doesn’t have more than $165 million in cash. This obviously is nothing compared to Cuban’s $5.7 billion business empire.

Mark Cuban once questioned Donald Trump’s billionaire status

Mark Cuban and Donald Trump go way back. But despite having a rather good rapport in the earlier years,...

In his 22nd season in the NBA, 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James needs as much help as he can get, even if it comes from the Aba.

Lost in the history of professional basketball are the stories of so many players from the pre-merger era whose impact on the game was more profound and less profitable than a simple sneaker deal. Now one of the most popular professional sports leagues in the world, the NBA (and the very sport of basketball itself) wouldn’t be the same without the hard work, skill and creativity of players who never even competed in the National Basketball Association, athletes such as Roger Brown, Red Robbins and Jackie Moon.

Today’s professional basketball players will never understand the struggle that so many stars and teams of the American Basketball Association went through to get the attention and appreciation that they deserved, which...

One thing that is common between Monkey D Luffy and Luka Dončić is their leadership and their ability to believe in their teammates. Both hold firm beliefs which makes them obstinate. Their well-being is tied to their charisma which will only amp up their victory in the upcoming game.

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In all seriousness, the LA Lakers are prepared to set the basketball court on fire with the latest collab with One Piece. This garnered various reactions and responses but that is not all. The Year 2025 is a kickstart to some of the iconic collaborations and fruitful projects for the One Piece franchise.

Monkey D Luffy and the Lakers prepare to sweep the floor

Monkey D Luffy isn’t a mere anime character for One Piece fans but an icon in every sense. His optimism and gung-ho attitude tie in well...

The trade shot ripple effects through the NBA as the Dallas Mavericks shipped the cornerstone of their franchise to Hollywood to play alongside LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, Luka Dončić will face the team that shockingly traded him away for the first time as the Mavs come to Southern California. The two Western Conference teams will face off on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 10 p.m. Et in a game that will air on TNT and truTV. The Late Show is 6-2 since the trade, while Dallas is 6-3, despite only having the services of former Laker Anthony Davis for one game due to injury. There will undoubtedly be drama at the arena formerly known as the Staples Center when these two teams meet on the hardwood, and we recommend you checking it out with a 50% off a subscription to Sling TV.

How to watch Luka Dončić’s Lakers vs.

Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers host the Dallas Mavericks tonight for the teams’ first matchup since his historic trade three weeks ago. Listen to the live radio broadcast on SiriusXM when the game tips off at 10pm Et/7pm Pt.

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Tune in to the home team feed on car radios or your choice of the home or away team feed on the SiriusXM app and web player.

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Dallas shocked the NBA with the surprise trade of their superstar Luka Doncic to Los Angeles. And now, the Slovenian basketball player will get his revenge when the No. 8-seed Dallas Mavericks take on the No. 5-seed L.A. Lakers on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Both teams are fighting to stay in the playoff race in the Western Conference, but the Lakers have the edge over Mavs in the conference standings.

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Founder of Big Baller Brand and former footballer/basketballer Lavar Ball is going through a rough patch in his life. First, his wife Tina suffered a stroke back in 2017 which led her to develop aphasia, a condition that limits verbal communication for stroke victims. He has made quite a few outlandish comments about his sons – Lonzo, LiAngelo, and Lamelo – all of whom are soaring high in their respective basketball careers.

Lavar Ball | Credits: @lavar / Instagram

Coming to the present, Lavar Ball recently had to go through a medical procedure himself which left him with no choice but to have one of his feet amputated. However, it looks like not even this can wipe the smile off his face.

After his wife’s speech loss, Lavar Ball gets his foot amputated Lavar Ball with his wife, Tina Ball | Credits: @lavar / Instagram

TMZ has reported that Lavar Ball went through a medical...

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After leading the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals in 2024, Slovenian shooting guard Luka Dončić quickly became one of the best and brightest players in the association. In fact, after the superstar’s blockbuster trade to LA shocked the NBA world, his latest signature shoe with Nike’s Jordan Brand label has also become the sports apparel company’s hottest.

Typically priced at $130 at Nike.com, the Luka...

Adele sat in courtside seats alongside Rich Paul for a monumental Lakers game!

The engaged couple watched as basketball player Luka Dončić made his debut with the Lakers during a game against the Utah Jazz on Monday night (February 10) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Luka was traded to the Lakers by the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis. He helped the Lakers secure a major win over the Jazz.

For those who don’t know, Adele‘s fiance Rich is a sports agent who represents Lakers star LeBron James. They’ve attended many games together throughout their relationship!

Adele is currently on an indefinite break from music following the conclusion of her Las Vegas residency late last year. We just learned who will be filling the Colosseum at Caesars Palace next!

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Update: This article has been updated to reflect ESPN’s lineup change, which now includes the Lakers-Jazz game.

Luka Doncic’s blockbuster trade to LA shocked the NBA world, and the Slovenian superstar is expected to don purple and gold at tonight’s game in Los Angeles vs. the Utah Jazz. The game was originally expected to air on NBA League Pass and Spectrum Sportsnet, but ESPN has...

“In a mad world, only the mad are sane.”

Stated by the court jester Kyoami in Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 “King Lear” adaptation, “Ran,” the above quote has become increasingly, alarmingly apt during the agonizing initial weeks of 2025. Suddenly, all the worst-case scenarios are coming true. The most unpopular president this century is dictating tyrannical violations of the U.S. Constitution. American democracy has been hijacked by a one-man plutocracy. Luka Dončić is a Los Angeles Laker.

Such mind-boggling calamities reframe the extremists of yesterday as the rationalists of today. In a world where the megaphone is controlled by unmistakable morons, maybe the so-called kooks and crackpots are our new voices of reason. Maybe the nutters know something we don’t.

Enter Marshall Cuso (voiced by Dave King), a bearded guy with long hair, cargo shorts, and a shirt that’s never once been buttoned. Introduced with his globular belly brushing...

Luka Doncic is expected to make his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Utah Jazz today, February 10, at 10:30pm Et. Listen live to that game, or whenever he hits the court, in cars and on the SiriusXM app.

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Choose from the home team and away team feeds on your car radio and the SiriusXM app and web player.

Want to listen to more games? Throughout the 2024-25 National Basketball Association season, SiriusXM listeners get access to dozens of game radio broadcasts each week, plus exclusive channels and shows you can’t find anywhere else. Learn more about SiriusXM’s NBA offerings and start listening today.

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Updated with latest: ESPN has once again rejiggered its schedule to highlight superstar Luka Dončić’s debut as an L.A. Laker. Dončić was initially expected to don the purple and gold on Saturday, and ESPN picked up that game before learning that Luka would be out until Monday. Laker fans who tuned in still got to see their team — without Luka or LeBron James — stop the streaking Indiana Pacers behind a career high 45 points from L.A. guard Austin Reaves.

Now, the network has announced it will broadcast Monday’s game in which the Utah Jazz and Lauri Markkanen will visit the Lakers. And it looks like the team’s new superstar will, in fact, play. According to ESPN’s Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin, the injured Luka Dončić “has been upgraded to probable to make his Lakers debut tonight.” Another encouraging sign is the team’s giveaway swag for the matchup.

ESPN has made a significant change to its 2024-25 NBA regular-season broadcast schedule. The February 10th matchup between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers has been added to ESPN’s lineup. The game is significant as it is expected to be the Lakers debut of newly acquired superstar Luka Dončić. The game, taking place […]

Luka Dončić’s Lakers Debut: ESPN to Air Jazz vs. Lakers on Feb. 10...

Each week, we handpick a selection of stories to give you a snapshot of trends, updates, business moves, and more from around the creator industry. This week, a YouTube legend is back in action, another icon is celebrating her favorite drink, and a brand is testing the limits of the phrase “better late than never.”

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Lilly Singh returns to YouTube. A fresh 41-minute vlog catches in the midst of a deep clean. As she discards costumes and other relics of the Superwoman era, the former YouTube comedy queen promised viewers that she will continue to keep in touch, even if it won’t be with the skits her 14 million subscribers are used to.

Alex Cooper wants to throw the best Spring Break party ever. The podcast’s media company Unwell is throwing a spring break bash that will take over Miami from March 20-23. I’d imagine that...

Minnesota Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards — currently making headlines for posting his own thoughts on the L.A. Lakers’ Luka Dončić trade (sending Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks) — is launching the sports docuseries “Year Five,” which premieres next week on Edwards’ YouTube channel.

“Year Five” is a collaboration between Edwards’ Three Fifths Media and Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse, which first struck a partnership in October. The series will be produced via Wheelhouse Sports, a new division inside Wheelhouse, as well as with branded and original content company Portal A, which has also worked on digital series for Stephen Curry, Carmelo Anthony, Adam Rippon and Odell Beckham Jr.

“Year Five” will produce five episodes, at between 15 to 20 minutes in length, following Edwards during his current season with the Timberwolves. The show will look at Edwards’ game from the NBA All-Star Weekend to the NBA Playoffs. Per the series description, “viewers will...

The Lakers have been shifted to a new TV window on Saturday, Feb. 8 to celebrate the addition of the superstar point guard.

Have you checked on the Dallas Mavericks fans in your life lately? Mavs faithful are still reeling after the dealing of Slovenian superstar point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, in what some are calling the worst—or at least most surprising—trade in NBA history. ESPN is seeing the trade as an opportunity to generate some ratings, however, and is shifting its weekend schedule to try and capture Luka’s Lakers debut live.

Key Details: ESPN is shifting the Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers game to its airwaves on Saturday, Feb. 8. Previously, ESPN was slated to air the Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns game on Friday, Feb. 7. The game will air on ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com

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The trade of Luka Doncic to the Lakers has inspired no shortage of hot takes, shocked faces, and, of course, memes. The three-team trade involved the Utah Jazz, several players, and a number of future draft picks, but the big headline is that Luka Doncic will don purple and gold in Los Angeles and Anthony Davis will play in Dallas.

Whether or not the trade will be good...

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Luka Dončić is a Laker now. In a move that shocked even the most seasoned of NBA analysts and reverberated far beyond the world of NBA Twitter, the Mavericks star was traded late on Saturday to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. The trade was apparently known to only a few, leaving Davis, Dončić, LeBron James, and others in the dark until after it was finalized.

In addition to Dončić,...

The Turner Networks – TBS, TNT and TruTV – have been going through quite the evolution over the last year or two.

TNT was in the headlines a lot last year after it emerged that Warner Bros. Discovery had lost the rights to the NBA and TBS has been going through its own changes.

But the former will have a “lot of hours to fill” and the latter has a number of new titles including sports-adjacent reality shows.

Jason Sarlanis, President of TNT, TBS, TruTV, ID & Hln, Linear and Streaming at Warner Bros. Discovery, opened up about the T-Nets’ unscripted strategy during a keynote session at the Realscreen event in Miami.

“It’s an evolution, frankly, you know, when I look at both TNT and TBS, they’re really coalitions of fan bases. On TBS, The Big Bang Theory fan base comes in every single night of the week. I used to be really jealous because…...

You know how sometimes, game developers just announce a game that you didn’t even know was being made? Well the NBA just got the shocking news that Luka Dončić is now a Los Angeles Laker. The move is so out of nowhere that if you try to replicate it in NBA 2K25, the game will outright deny it.

Luka Dončić | Credits: Erik Drost, licensed under Cca 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

In what is one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, the Dallas Mavericks agreed to trade their 25-year-old franchise star to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a future first-round pick. As gamers, we can hardly speculate the reasons behind this but the added easter egg in NBA 2K25 is simply the cherry on top.

Even NBA 2K25 can’t believe Luka Dončić’s move to the Lakers The game says “no.”| Image Credit:...

In the game of basketball, loyalty is as precious as a buzzer-beater at the final second. But when the Dallas Mavericks traded their face of the franchise, Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers, they seemed to have thrown that loyalty out the window like a bad pass.

Yes, one of the NBA’s brightest young stars has been traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in what is being called one of the most jaw-dropping trades in league history.

Luka Doncic | Credit: Instagram@lukadoncic

Mark Cuban, once the loud and proud majority owner, has taken a backseat in recent years, and when this bombshell hit, fans were left upset and disappointed, probably asking, “Who made this call?” Spoiler alert: It wasn’t Cuban.

That dubious honor belongs to Nico Harrison, the Mavericks’ general manager, who, in a move that shocked the basketball world, orchestrated the trade.

Jennifer Aniston fanboy Luka Dončić was shockingly traded off to the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-team trade deal on Saturday Night. Dallas Mavericks instead received Anthony Davis, who they claim will strengthen their team’s defense. As NBA fans take their time to process how the Mavs let their star player go, his fiancée Anamaria Goltes’ cryptic message goes viral.

Luka Dončić | Credits: Erik Drost, licensed under Cca 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Dončić and Goltes had their first meeting in Croatia when they were just kids. They have been a couple since 2016 and welcomed daughter Gabriela in late 2023. The couple can now move to Los Angeles, where Goltes can revive her modeling career which she had put on hold to look after their child.

Luka Dončić has fiancée Anamaria Goltes by his side after LA Lakers trade Anamaria Goltes and Luka Dončić | Credits: @anamariagoltes/Ig

Saturday night saw one...

The basketball world was rocked Saturday night when the Dallas Mavericks — fresh off an NBA Finals appearance last season — traded their 25-year-old Slovenian star Luka Doncic, a franchise cornerstone and one of the best young players in the league, to the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-team deal without warning.

Prior to next week’s NBA trade deadline, stars like Jimmy Butler, De’Aaron Fox, and Zach Lavine were oft-mentioned on the marketplace, but no one — front-office execs, beat writers, and fans — could have fathomed that a player with the magnitude...

The FBI is warning sports leagues about organized theft groups who are apparently targeting their players.

The organization said that the homes of professional athletes are being targeted for burglary “due to the perception they may have high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry, watches, and cash,” ABC News reports via a Liaison Information Report.

The report claims that organized theft groups from South America have burglarized the homes of at least nine professional athletes between September and November 2024 using physical and technical surveillance, public information and social media activity.

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“These preparation tactics enable theft groups to conduct burglaries in a short amount of time. Organized theft groups bypass alarm systems, use Wi-Fi jammers to block Wi-Fi connections and disable devices, cover security cameras and obfuscate their identities,” the report states, via ABC News.

The FBI urges professional athletes to stay alert for suspicious behavior and to prepare accordingly,...

The Celtics, Lakers, Nuggets, and more of the NBA’s greatest are in action on Christmas!

The NFL may be trying to take over Christmas, but NBA fans know which sport really owns the holiday. A total of five NBA games will air on Christmas Day, and each game will be available to stream on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+ (more on this last one below). The action starts at 12 noon Et, and continues through 10:30 p.m. You can watch every game with a three-day free trial of Hulu + Live TV.

How to watch 2024 Christmas Day NBA games When: Starting at 12 noon Et on Wednesday, Dec. 25 TV: ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ Stream: Watch with a three-day free trial of Hulu + Live TV. Free 3-Day Trio Trial $82.99+ / month hulu.com Everything you need to know about 2024 Christmas Day NBA games

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Disney+ is offering up plenty of great things to watch on Christmas Day!

The streamer just announced the full lineup of programming on December 25 for subscribers, including live programs, new Originals and holiday favorites.

The day will bring five live NBA games and an animated Dunk the Halls alt-cast, available to all Disney+ subscribers, marking the first time NBA games have been available to stream on service.

There will also be a Doctor Who Christmas Special, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 5, and Episode 4 of the new season of Marvel Animation’s What If…?.

Disney+ will also stream the annual Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade, plus beloved holiday favorites like Home Alone and The Santa Clause.

Keep reading to find out more…

Christmas Day Schedule (times in Est):

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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew – Episode 5

Skeleton Crew tells the story of four kids searching for their home planet after...

With the 2024-25 NBA season tipping off, there are a lot of heated matchups all season long with top superstars — including LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Nikola Jokić, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama and others.

The NBA season starts on Tuesday, Oct. 22, while the 82-game regular season ends on Sunday, Apr. 13, 2025. Opening day feature two games: New York Knicks taking on Boston Celtics at Td Garden in Boston with a start time of 4:30 p.m. Pt/7:30 p.m. Et and Minnesota Timberwolves batting Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles starting at 7 p.m. Pt/10 p.m. Et. Both games air on TNT.

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Starting 5 takes viewers on a journey into the lives of five NBA stars over the course of a single season. LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, and Domantas Sabonis open their worlds both on and off the court as they chase success in basketball while balancing responsibilities at home.

Through ten illuminating episodes, intimate details are revealed of how each player prepares mentally and physically for over eighty grueling games. Excitement builds as pivotal matchups approach and the pressures of competition intensify. But personal struggles also surface, like an unexpected health scare for one family.

Away from the arena, a different face is seen. Holiday traditions are shared that celebrate bonds between teammates. The emotions too of losing a loved one are laid bare. And for those embarking on new stages of parenthood, the rewards as well as adjustments are candidly portrayed.

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Mark Cuban is one of the most popular judges on Shark Tank, known for his no-nonsense attitude when it comes to business. His life story is a great example of how hard work can completely change a person’s life. Today, Cuban is the richest “Shark” on the show, but his early days were much humbler.

Mark Cuban in Shark Tank | Credits: Hulu

Before becoming a billionaire, Cuban had to work hard just to get by. One of his first jobs was going door-to-door selling garbage bags. This was how he first got into business and learned the value of hard work and persistence.

The Trash Bag Hustle That Made Mark Cuban a Shark Tank Icon

Mark Cuban’s journey from selling garbage bags to owning the Dallas Mavericks shows that success doesn’t come easy, but anyone can reach their goals with determination. Further, his story is a perfect...

ESPN has picked up the eight-part original series “Clutch: The NBA Playoffs,” which chronicles the most recent 2024 NBA Playoffs via the personal and professional stories of players including Zion Williamson, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, P.J. Washington and Jaylen Brown. The ESPN Original series premieres Oct. 7 on ESPN2 at 11:30 p.m. Et, and then will be available to stream on ESPN+ an hour later.

“The NBA Playoffs are defined by competition and drama, and with ‘Clutch,’ we’re excited to show fans a new side of an unforgettable post-season,” said Lindsay Rovegno, vice president of production for ESPN Originals. “This series provides a unique perspective on some of the most compelling players in the game, showcasing their drive, resilience, and passion as they chase a championship. It’s about more than basketball – it’s about legacy, and we’re proud to tell these stories in a way we know viewers will love.

The 2024 NBA playoffs captivated fans around the world with intense matchups and unforgettable moments. With only 16 of the 30 teams making it to the postseason, the competition resulted in several intriguing storylines: The Boston Celtics extended their profound streak, making their tenth consecutive playoff appearance, the longest active run in the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks returned to the playoffs after missing the 2023 season, while the Golden State Warriors, missed the playoffs for the first time since 2021. The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the number one seed in the Western Conference for the first time since 2013, whereas the Brooklyn Nets missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018. The Charlotte Hornets, continued their playoff drought, missing the postseason for the eighth consecutive year, the longest current drought in the league. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider...

The upcoming farewell event for Slovenian basketball legend Goran Dragić, titled “I Feel Slovenia Night of the Dragon,” is set for August 23-24, 2024, in Stožice, Ljubljana.

Night of the Dragon

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This highly anticipated celebration will include a business talk, a charity gala and a charity game featuring an all-star lineup of basketball icons, including Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki and other renowned names.

Goran Dragić’s highly anticipated farewell event, “I Feel Slovenia Night of the Dragon”, is just around the corner, featuring a remarkable lineup of stars. The celebration kicks off with a business talk and a charity dinner in Ljubljana on Friday, August 23, followed by a basketball spectacle on Saturday, August 24. This extraordinary event, with the Slovenian Tourist Board as the main partner, promises to be a memorable tribute to Dragić’s impressive career.

This one-of-a-kind charitable match, which also...

The 2024 Paris Olympics introduced the world to Stephen Nedoroscik who has now become known as the “pommel horse guy“. But did you know he’s good at Rocket League?

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nedoroscik clinched a bronze medal for Team USA, breaking a 16-year medal drought in men’s gymnastics. But his talents don’t stop there. He livestreams his gameplay on Twitch and ranks among the top 1.7 percent of players globally.

Did You Know The Pommel Horse Guy is Also Crazy at Rocket League?

The 25-year-old gymnast from Worcester, Massachusetts, has been a sensation both on the pommel horse and on social media. His precise routine on the pommel horse, earning him a score of 14.866, was a pivotal moment for Team USA, securing their place on the podium.

Olympic gymnast @GymnastSteve who earned bronze in Paris is also in the top 1.7% of all Rocket League players pic.twitter.com...