When the Dallas Mavericks signed Naji Marshall to a three-year, $27 million contract in the offseason, they expected him to bring intensity. And he did just that on Tuesday, going right after LeBron James in a road game versus the Los Angeles Lakers.

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Of course, it will be the first time that Doncic plays against the Mavs in his career. Dallas head coach Jason Kidd made an honest admission about Doncic and LeBron James before the contest.

Dallas' injury report remains unchanged from the last two games since the All-Star Break. Anthony Davis (adductor strain), Dereck Lively II (right ankle stress fracture), Daniel Gafford (right MCL sprain),

Luka Doncic has not gotten off to the hottest start since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Dallas Mavericks star is averaging just 14.7 PPG and 4.0 turnovers while shooting 35.6% from the floor in his first three games since returning from a pretty serious calf strain.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James has appeared in 17 NBA game during his rookie season. LeBron James' son has averaged just 1.4 points in those contests, but has flashed some real potential with the G League's South Bay Lakers.

During his post-game interview, the 40-year-old veteran offered insights into Dončić's performance and the emotional challenges of playing against old teammates.

LeBron 'rub salt in the wound', reminding Dallas that they let their superstar go.LeBron James knows how to win, but he also knows how to enjoy the moment. A day after the Los Angeles Lakers took down the Dallas Mavericks 107-99,

After claiming supremacy in the City of Angels, beating the Los Angeles Clippers Friday and Sunday, the scorching-hot Los Angeles Lakers are now in second place in the Western Conference standings. Besides entrenching LA further into the title conversation,

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Dallas Mavericks on February 25, with LeBron James listed as probable due to a foot issue. James averages 24.7 points per game and will be crucial for the Lakers, who aim to solidify their position in the Western Conference amidst a slew of key injuries on both teams.

The Los Angeles Lakers traveled to Dallas to take on the Mavericks, and LeBron James put on a stellar performance. After the game, he addressed the media and had a message for Luka Doncic. The wait was finally over.