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Luka Doncic Emerges as NBA MVP Favorite Amid Historic Start

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Nov 4, 2026

Newest development Nov 5, 2026 · 3 reportsLuka Doncic’s latest 40-point effort powers Lakers past Kings

Lakers superstar Luka Doncic moves ahead of Victor Wembanyama in the NBA MVP race following his remarkable start to the season.

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  1. Lakers’ Luka Doncic Makes NBA History With Scorching Start

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  2. Luka Doncic Sends Clear Message to Critics About His Defense

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  3. Luka Doncic Makes Lakers History With Kobe Bryant Connection

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    Luka Doncic Emerges as NBA MVP Favorite Amid Historic Start

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    Luka Doncic’s latest 40-point effort powers Lakers past Kings

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28 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Max Kellerman exposes ‘lazy’ Luka Doncic’s alleged trick to avoid playing defense (opens New York Post)

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    Nobody can deny that Lakers star guard Luka Dončić is one of the NBA’s best offensive players. Dončić’s defense doesn’t earn the same acclaim. Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.

  2. New York Post

    Luka Doncic drops insane NSFW response to Warriors fans in first-half spectacle: ‘Yeah, f–k’ (opens New York Post)

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    Luka Doncic was certainly feeling himself during his first-half spectacle against the Warriors on Friday night. In the middle of his dominant first-half performance, where the Lakers star scored 24 points, Doncic sank a 3-pointer, turned around and looked at the Warriors crowd at Chase Center.

  3. Newsweek

    Luka Doncic Sends Honest Message After Lakers' Loss to Warriors (opens Newsweek)

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    Luka Doncic reflects on the Lakers' struggles after blowing a 25-point lead against Stephen Curry and the Warriors.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Luka Doncic has 45 points, 15 rebounds while leading Lakers to 131-125 victory over Raptors (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Luka Doncic had 45 points, a season-high 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals in another prolific performance while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors

  5. NBC Los Angeles

    Luka Doncic scores 42 points in another brilliant game, leading Lakers past Heat (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Los Angeles.

  6. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Luka Doncic scores 42 points in another brilliant game, leading the Lakers past the Heat 138-117 (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Los Angeles.

  7. Newsweek

    Lakers’ Luka Doncic Makes NBA History With Scorching Start (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Luka Doncic keeps piling up big nights for the Lakers, and his latest one put a legendary name back in the conversation.

  8. New York Post

    Luka Doncic is shining on defense, has perfect 2-word reaction to praise (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Luka Doncic was candid in his response to earning defensive praise.

  9. Newsweek

    Luka Doncic Sends Clear Message to Critics About His Defense (opens Newsweek)

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    Luka Doncic addresses criticism of his defense after a historic performance in the Lakers' victory over the Toronto Raptors.

  10. New York Post

    Luka Dončić continues to achieve Lakers feats not seen since Kobe Bryant (opens New York Post)

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    Luka Dončić continues to etch his name in the Lakers history books.

  11. New York Post

    Luka Dončić continues historic start to season in Lakers’ win over Heat (opens New York Post)

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    JJ Redick doesn’t take for granted what Luka Dončić has brought to the Lakers to start the season. And Dončić continues to make it difficult to with the way he’s racked up historic performances, adding another one to the record books in Monday’s 138-117 home win over the Heat.

  12. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport’s most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this

  13. Newsweek

    Luka Doncic Makes Lakers History With Kobe Bryant Connection (opens Newsweek)

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    Luka Doncic's latest scoring run puts the Lakers superstar alongside Kobe Bryant in the franchise record books.

  14. New York Post

    Luka Doncic reveals intentions for off-day after another 40-burger in Lakers win (opens New York Post)

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    Luka Doncic is ballin' right now, and has his sights set on another sport.

  15. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Lakers’ Luka Doncic off to spectacular start with string of 40-point games (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Two weeks into the Los Angeles Lakers’ first season following LeBron James’ departure, Doncic is scorching opponents with one brilliant offensive performance after another.

  16. New York Post

    Luka Doncic goes backward in one statistical category, and Lakers are thrilled (opens New York Post)

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    Luka Doncic’s technical foul with 1:12 remaining in the second quarter against the Heat on Monday has been rescinded following league review. After Doncic’s postgame news conference following the Lakers’ 138-117 win, Doncic said he wanted to answer more questions — until a reporter asked him why he …

  17. Newsweek

    Luka Doncic's MVP Push Gets Another Boost From a Historic Scoring Stat (opens Newsweek)

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    Luka Doncic keeps piling up big nights for the Lakers, and one stat has fans digging through the NBA history books.

  18. Newsweek

    Luka Doncic Emerges as NBA MVP Favorite Amid Historic Start (opens Newsweek)

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    Lakers superstar Luka Doncic moves ahead of Victor Wembanyama in the NBA MVP race following his remarkable start to the season.

  19. New York Post

    Luka Doncic’s underrated superpower making giant difference for Lakers (opens New York Post)

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    Luka Dončić’s scoring is dominating headlines. But a huge reason the Lakers are soaring right now is his passing. He had 13 assists in Monday’s 138-117 win over the Heat as the team finished with 39 assists, the most they’ve had in any game since Lakers coach JJ Redick took over the helm in June...

  20. Newsweek

    Luka Doncic Leads NBA in Stunning Defensive Stat Amid Criticism (opens Newsweek)

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    Lakers star Luka Doncic leads the NBA in a surprising defensive category just days after responding to his critics.

  21. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Luka Doncic's 40 points lead the Lakers past the Kings 116-103 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Luka Doncic scored 40 points for his sixth straight game with at least 35, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 116-103

  22. New York Post

    Luka Doncic records third straight 40-point game in Lakers’ win over Kings (opens New York Post)

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    It didn’t come via the hot start from Luka Dončić that’s become customary to start the season.

  23. New York Post

    Luka Doncic’s hot streak keeps him climbing record books (opens New York Post)

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    Luka Dončić had 40 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and one steal in the Lakers' 116-103 win over the Kings on Wednesday.

  24. New York Post

    Austin Reaves jokes Luka Doncic could’ve scored 60 ‘if he weren’t asleep’ (opens New York Post)

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    Luka Doncic had his fifth 40-point outing in his last six games, finishing with 40 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and a steal in the Lakers' win.

  25. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Luka Doncic’s latest 40-point effort powers Lakers past Kings (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    Luka Doncic continued his season-opening scoring spree with 40 points, Austin Reaves added 21 and the Los Angeles Lakers kept the Sacramento Kings winless at home with a 116-103 triumph Wednesday night.

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