Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been widely predicted to reunite with Daniel Gafford, his former teammate on the Mavericks.

Lakers guard Luka Doncic landed in Los Angeles after a stunning midseason trade with the Dallas Mavericks last season, and with LeBron James (back) out, Doncic has helped carry the Lakers to a 7-3 start.

The Hawks were without All-Star guard Trae Young, along with Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Nikola Durisic, Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzingis (rest). Even with five key players sidelined, Atlanta overwhelmed Los Angeles from the opening tip.

Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers will face Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks Saturday at 8:00 ET on NBA TV.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers fell 122–102 to the short-handed Atlanta Hawks, who were without Trae Young and several key players, as L.A. continued to play without LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James feels like he's having a lot more success in his second season due to his improved conditioning.

Luka Doncic got 100% real on the Lakers' success despite the injury absences of LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

On Saturday night, the Atlanta Hawks take on Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers in an exciting NBA matchup.

Because NBA rules restrict the Lakers from extending Reaves up to 140% of the average player (four-years, $87.4 million with a starting salary of $19.5 million next season), it is highly unlikely he will sign a new contract prior to June 30. The more likely scenario is for Reaves to decline his player option and become an unrestricted free agent.

The Los Angeles Lakers are 7-4 to start the season, all without LeBron James. As ‘The King’ manages a nerve injury in his back, Luka Doncic has been playing MVP-level basketball. He has snatched the title of face of the Lakers from James.