The ongoing integration of Luka Dončić alongside LeBron has exceeded even the most optimistic of expectations, but the Lakers’ frontcourt rotation remains a deciding factor for a deep playoff push.

As the Mavericks struggle with injuries and fan uproar, Luka Dončić and the Lakers are playing their best basketball of the season. A furious comeback featuring gritty performances from Luka, LeBron and co.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Dončić stared down the Dallas Mavericks bench after drilling a deep 3-pointer early in Tuesday night's game in Los Angeles. After the Mavericks shockingly ...

The Lakers are on the rise while things have quickly gone south for the Mavericks. Breaking down the West one month post-trade deadline.

That has made the fan base somewhat conspiracy-minded. A notable theory that has sprung up amongst that fanbase in recent years is that opponents are so determined to beat them that injured players intentionally target Laker games for their returns.

A breakdown of some of the players, teams and trends around the league that are drawing the ire of yours truly. If you're not a fellow pessimist, proceed with caution.  Look, the Lakers have won five straight with Luka in the lineup,

Yahoo Sports senior NBA analyst Kevin O’Connor and NBA contributing writer Tom Haberstroh discuss the Lakers guard's phenomenal play since moving to Los Angeles and why an interstate playoff matchup with Golden State would be a fun opening round showdown.