NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Suns, Haywood Highsmith, Nuggets

NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Suns, Haywood Highsmith, Nuggets

AP Lakers Luka Doncic believes the move from the Mavericks to the Lakers has positioned him better to compete for championships. Speaking with Slovenia’s SportKlub following a brief appearance in the All-Star Game, Doncic was asked to compare the two organizations. “I think the organization here is better,” he said. “The Lakers are a truly legendary club, and the organization is legendary too.” The Lakers’ history backs that up. They own 17 NBA …

Lakers Notes: Doncic, Injuries, Ayton, Front Office

Luka Doncic believes the trade that sent him from Dallas to the Lakers last year put him in a better position to compete for championships, writes Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal (subscription required). After making a brief appearance in Sunday’s All-Star game, Doncic conducted an interview with Slovenia’s SportKlub in which he was asked to compare the two teams. “I think the organization here is better,” Doncic replied. “The Lakers are a …