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NBA one-week overreactions: Luka Dončić as the MVP frontrunner? Who's in the most trouble?

Injuries, hangovers and some surprises -- there has been a lot to (over)react to just one week into the 2026-27 NBA season…

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Originally reported by CBS Sports
NBA one-week overreactions: Luka Dončić as the MVP frontrunner? Who's in the most trouble?
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Luka Dončić: What Happened

CBS Sports reported on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in a story involving Luka Dončić, MVP. Here is how the report opens:

Injuries, hangovers and some surprises -- there has been a lot to (over)react to just one week into the 2026-27 NBA season…

— CBS Sports
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It is one of many NBA stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Luka Dončić and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: NBA one-week overreactions: Luka Dončić as the MVP frontrunner? Who's in the most trouble?
  • Who’s involved: Luka Dončić and MVP
  • League: NBA
  • First reported: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 by CBS Sports

Background: Luka Dončić

Luka Dončić ( LOO-kə DON-chitch; Slovene: [ˈlùːka ˈdòːntʃitʃ]; born February 28, 1999) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a Rookie of the Year, six-time NBA All-Star, six-time All-NBA First Team member and a two-time NBA Scoring Champion.

Text from Wikipedia’s Luka Dončić article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Luka Dončić

For fans following Luka Dončić, the next things to watch are the injury updates, trade rumors, standings and NBA Cup. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Luka Dončić?

Injuries, hangovers and some surprises -- there has been a lot to (over)react to just one week into the 2026-27 NBA season… CBS Sports reported the story on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Who reported this NBA story?

CBS Sports first reported it on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NBA news.

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