Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Dončić
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Just one year after pulling off one of the most shocking trades in NBA history by acquiring Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers could be gearing up for more moves ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.
The Lakers’ disappointing Sunday night started off well for one of the team’s best players. Just before Los Angeles got beaten up 112–100 by the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, Luka Dončić received some high praise from Indiana Fevers’ Caitlin Clark.
Dončić scored 11 of the Lakers' first 20 points and assisted on two Deandre Ayton baskets on his way to finishing the first quarter with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists as the Lakers scored 41 points in the opening 12 minutes.
One year ago today, the NBA was turned upside down when the Luka Dončić–Anthony Davis trade sent shockwaves through the league. In a deal that instantly went viral, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Dončić,
Luka Dončić had a parting gift for Jalen Brunson before the pair of former Mavericks teammates walked off the Garden court Sunday night. As Knicks and Lakers players embraced following the Knicks’ 112-100 victory,
Dončić scored 11 of the Lakers' first 20 points and assisted on two Deandre Ayton baskets on his way to finishing the first quarter with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. By halftime, he already had a triple-double with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.
Former Mavericks star Luka Dončić returned to play in Dallas with the Lakers and walked away with a six-point win
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and Boston Celtics forward/guard Jaylen Brown have been named the Kia NBA Players of the Month for games played in January. Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kon Knueppel have been named the Kia NBA Rookies of the Month for games played in January.
Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick provided mixed injury news on Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić as they continue their Grammy trip. The post Lakers Get Mixed Injury News on Reaves, Luka appeared first on Heavy Sports.