When the Lakers traded for Luka Dončić in the wee hours of Feb. 2, the immediate thought was that it was a fake report. After a few minutes and confirmation, reality set in, and the next immediate question that swirled in the wake of perhaps the most shocking trade in NBA history was why would the Dallas Mavericks trade Dončić?

Ahead of the New York Yankees game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić snapped a photo with Yankees star Aaron Judge. Dončić also showed off a custom Yankees jersey featuring his name and number.

The body, the publicity, the determined look in his eyes, the sweat reflecting the spotlights, it’s all part of Dončić’'s bigger plan.

NBA insider Marc J. Spears of ESPN said on Monday that there are negative stories about Luka Dončić that the Dallas Mavericks are not saying. After the Mavericks traded Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers last season,

In this eye-opening breakdown, we explore the shifting dynamics inside the Los Angeles Lakers organization as LeBron James reportedly views the team as being future-focused rather than built for short-term dominance.

An article claimed that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić recorded a 42-inch vertical at the 2018 NBA Draft Combine. He was never even there.

Smart, 31, signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers after reaching the buyout with the Wizards and clearing waivers. The 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year could be in store for a big role on a Lakers team led by LeBron James and Dončić.

It would make sense if, after two-plus decades of LeBron James being a main figure (or the main figure) in NBA discourse (whether genuine or forced for ratings/clicks), one might be a little LeBron’d out at this point.

Fresh off a quick postseason exit, Luka ​​Dončić wasted no time getting ready for his first full year as a Laker.