A dream scenario for the Los Angeles Lakers would be to pair superstars Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic together, but that may not be possible.

Luka Doncic had 31 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds in his seventh triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ latest injury absence to sweep their season series with the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 120-106 victory.

The Lakers and Timberwolves collide as Luka Dončić eyes history and LeBron James leads L.A.'s defensive resurgence. NBA.com Staff This article is pulled from our S tarting 5 Newsletter, a daily look at all things NBA. To get the newsletter in your inbox ...

In his 23rd NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has just about seen it all, but even a legend like him is having a hard time getting used to the league's constant changes when it comes to officiating.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the second half to secure a 120-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

— Luka Doncic had 31 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds in his seventh triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James' latest injury absence to sweep their season series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 120-106..

Bryant's 81 was the modern standard for scoring until Adebayo unexpectedly eclipsed it against the Wizards.

The NBA rumor mill is churning as a surprising Western Conference suitor has set its sights on a Los Angeles Lakers guard. The 27-year-old is enjoying a career-best campaign.