LOS ANGELES – Kyrie Irving needed a moment of peace long before the spectacle of Tuesday’s festivities began. The Dallas Mavericks star paid a visit to see the newest statue commemorating the legacy of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant hours before his team suffered a 107-99 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Despite missing Anthony Davis with an injury, Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks had won four of their last five games. Davis, who was acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers as part of the Luka Doncic trade,

The trade deadline is gone. The All-Star break is about to end. Luka Doncic is with the Los Angeles Lakers.Jimmy Butler is with the Golden State Warriors. Anthony Davis is with the Dallas Mavericks, though it's unknown when he'll play again.

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 107-99 led by LeBron James’ 16-point fourth quarter and Luka Doncic’s triple-double. Colin Cowherd asks if the Lakers could be considered as serious title contenders led by Luka Doncic and LeBron

Although Luka Dončić speaks four languages, he struggled for the words to express just how strange it was to play against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.

With his trade to the Lakers, Luka Doncic learned that it hurts to leave a place you love. But he's learning to deal with it, step by step.

The Dallas Mavericks return home to face the struggling Charlotte Hornets on Thursday following an emotional loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and former franchise star Luka Doncic.

Considering how much vitriol fans have directed at Harrison, it is likely a good thing that he is at least seemingly taking this in stride.

Luka Doncic had 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists in his first game against the Dallas Mavericks since they traded him to the Lakers three weeks ago.

Doncic acknowledges “closure is going to take a while” but he navigated an emotional hurdle, and he and the team are focused on a daunting March schedule.