JJ Redick didn’t exactly gush about Luka Doncic’s impact from the sidelines. Ahead of Game 2 against the Thunder, the Lakers’ head coach admitted he “hasn’t really seen a lot” when asked about Doncic contributing strategically while recovering from his Grade 2 hamstring strain.

Luka Doncic’s status looms over the Los Angeles Lakers as they regroup after a Game 1 setback against the OKC, with uncertainty still surrounding the timing of his recovery and how it could reshape the series moving forward.

Welcome to the Sports Report, our weekday morning newsletter covering L.A. sports. To sign up to receive it via email (it’s free), go here. From Thuc Nhi Nguyen: The score wasn’t the only thing that made this the Lakers’ worst loss of the season.

The Detroit Pistons delivered on their top seed status with a commanding Game 7 win. They completed a comeback series victory over the Orlando Magic with a 116-94 result on Sunday.

The 2010s were great for the Hobby as a number of players from that era are widely considered among the best in their respective sports today. That statement holds true for the NBA, with stars like Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo still held in high regard through the mid-2020s.

New Mavericks President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri speaks about Jason Kidd's future as head coach in Dallas.