The trade, finalized on February 2, 2025, involved a three-team deal with the Utah Jazz. The Lakers acquired Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris, while the Mavericks received Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick.

Now, Almansa isn't as young (19) or as big (6'10"), but he also isn't as raw. He has intriguing ball skills as both a high-post playmaker and a face-up attacker, and he shows soft touch on in-between shots like hooks and floaters. His motor runs high on the glass and the defensive end, too.

Lakers legend Magic Johnson jokingly posted on social media that he wished one NBA superstar and future Hall of Famer were with the Purple and Gold.

Nick Wright’s bold advice on First Things First was simple: LeBron James should leave Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers, reunite with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and chase another title in the Eastern Conference. Wright framed it as a no-brainer, pointing out a unique window of opportunity that simply doesn’t exist out West.

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to make another massive move during the offseason, it could require them to move on from Austin Reaves, a shooting guard who has proven to be a very good player in Los Angeles.

All and all JJ Redick's first season as a head coach at any level was quite a success when you pit everything together. However, in Los Angeles, championships

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2025 NBA Playoffs with a tremendous amount of hype, as the mid-season trade for Luka Doncic made them look like title contend

Bleacher Report has projected the Lakers to select 7-foot-3 Australian center Rocco Zikarsky with the 55th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick is happy to have a full offseason with Luka Doncic and wants to bring out the best version of him.