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The Lakers continued their momentum on the court, rolling to a 122-97 win over the Clippers at the Intuit Dome despite the emotions of a mega-trade.
While All-NBA star Luka Doncic was shocked by the trade, he then realized “This is the Lakers. It’s one of the best clubs in history. So I’m excited to be here.”
There is plenty to learn about the new Lakers star and his coach, a former teammate who spoke highly then of the player who is now the team’s future leader.
LeBron James may no longer be the No. 1 priority for the Lakers, but that doesn’t mean he’ll ask to be traded in the wake of the Luka Doncic trade.
Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ general manager and vice president of basketball operations, says he’ll continue to build a roster around Luka Doncic.
With the Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic while trading Anthony Davis, expect more moves and questions about the LeBron James era in Los Angeles.
The Lakers acquire Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round pick.
LeBron James finishes with 33 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds to power the Lakers to a 128-112 victory over the New York Knicks.
With Anthony Davis out, LeBron James finishes with 24 points in just 27 minutes of playing time to lead the Lakers to a 134-96 win over the Wizards.
The Lakers’ players would love to see a trade that bolsters the roster, but they acknowledge that most moves are complex and expensive.
