With former Defensive Player of the Year Kahwi Leonard closing in, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic calmly stepped back and hit a deep three-point shot in t

Luka Dončić might be the best-conditioned of his career, but he's hardly a burner. Austin Reaves isn't blowing anyone away with explosiveness. And LeBron James, who turns 41 later this month, might finally be feeling some gravitational pull.

The Los Angeles Lakers receive tough Luka Dončić update just as Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors ramp up across the NBA.

Four takeaways from the first 20 games of the season as the Lakers begin a three-game road trip Thursday in Toronto.

That wouldn't just shatter the rookie record, it would be the 17th-best 3-point shooting season of all-time. The only players in NBA history to make 283 or more 3-pointers in a season are Steph Curry, James Harden, Anthony Edwards, Malik Beasley, Klay Thompson, Paul George, Buddy Hield, Luka Doni and Donte DiVincenzo.

During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.

This is a team that takes wins when they are available. The Lakers are the only team that is undefeated in clutch time (6-0) this season. They are 14-0 when leading by more than 10 points at any point in a game. When they trail by more than 10 points, Lakers games are a coin flip, as they have a 5-5 record in those games.

After parting ways with the Los Angeles Clippers, veteran point guard Chris Paul could have the chance to remain in Hollywood, but he would have to wait a while.

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James continued one of the most unbreakable records in sports with his 1,297th consecutive game with 10 or more points in