Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison cited Doncic’s conditioning and defensive effort as key reasons behind the move, with the Lakers giving up a surprisingly modest haul for the Mavericks’ former franchise cornerstone.

Kyrie Irving recently revealed a moment when the Slovenian star, Luka Doncic, dominated his opponent during a practice session.

Despite initial criticism upon his arrival, Luka Doncic has shown commitment to regaining his best form with the Los Angeles Lakers. In light of this, a former Celtics champion has made a surprising prediction about the Slovenian's 2025-26 season.

Five months later, the Luka Doncic trade between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers remains the talk of the NBA. People can't believe the Mavericks gave up on a 25-year-old superstar after a run to the NBA Finals, getting what felt like pennies on the dollar back in value.

O’Neal, who won three straight NBA titles with the Lakers, said the team has addressed its size and star power but warned that shooting could make or break their playoff run. Still, he expects the team to perform better in the upcoming season and make a push for homecourt advantage.

McMenamin urged Lakers fans not to worry about Luka Doncic's extension, revealing that the Lakers could offer Doncic a deal on August 2.

Dallas Mavericks' superfan and 3-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes reveals his thoughts on the Luka Doncic trade and the team's future.

Luka Doncic will reportedly sign a full four-year max extension with the Los Angeles Lakers when eligible on Aug. 2.

"Because the Mavericks' post-Doncic collapse in the 2024-25 season meant they ended up in the lottery, where they miraculously lucked into the No. 1 pick and Cooper Flagg their future looks brighter than that of the Suns, Bucks, Nets or Kings," Kram wrote.