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Luka Dončić steps into leading role for Lakers as season approaches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 11:49 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Luka Dončić steps into leading role for Lakers as season approaches

Summary

Luka Dončić prepares for his third season with the Los Angeles Lakers, taking over as the team's main star after LeBron James' departure to the Philadelphia 76ers. Dončić previously averaged 33.5 points per game, earning a scoring title. With aspirations to become the NBA's face, he aims for championship success and a regular-season MVP award. The Lakers reinforced their roster by trading for Walker Kessler and re-signing Austin Reaves to support Dončić in the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Dončić enters the season as Lakers' unquestioned leader.
•He finished last season as the scoring champion.
•Lakers made offseason trades to build around Dončić.
•Dončić previously led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals.
•He is aiming for his first MVP award this season.

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What they're saying

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Luka Dončić enters his third season with the Los Angeles Lakers as the team's unquestioned star and leader, but he also has more to prove.
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