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Khobi Price: Lakers’ injury report for tomorrow at Utah: Luka Doncic is listed as questionable. LeBron James and Austin Reaves are probable. Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent are listed as out. pic.x.com/H9uS13hbRX
Source: Twitter @khobi_price

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Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers’ injury report for tomorrow at Utah: Luka Doncic is listed as questionable.
LeBron James and Austin Reaves are probable.
Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent are listed as out. pic.x.com/H9uS13hbRX – 7:12 PM

Ethan Strauss @SherwoodStrauss
NEW POD: Spoke with @KirkSeriousFace about going viral over losing Luka houseofstrauss.com/p/hos-kirk-hen… pic.x.com/C3i2eSEGIl – 7:02 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
The 25-year-old Luka Doncic, who has never won a championship, has a chance to become part of the fabric of Los Angeles in a different way than LeBron James…
foxsports.com/stories/nba/wh… – 6:33 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Enjoyed a lot of what the Lakers did yesterday on offense to incorporate Luka into the offense.
Thought the set the Lakers ran to start the 2nd half was an awesome blend of attacking exactly how a defense is guarding you then also something you can run a counter off of. pic.x.com/qVYXFWpHJb – 5:39 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇺🇦🚨 Alex Len is pairing with Luka Doncic in Los Angeles Lakers!
👀 Len intended to sign with the Pacers but has decided to land in LA after the Lakers rescinded the Mark Williams trade and created new opportunity. pic.x.com/H99BVVuFnp – 5:33 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Alex Len to join Luka Dončić in Los Angeles Lakers #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 5:13 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Alex Len about to get spoon fed by Luka and LeBron 🐢 – 5:10 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“[Anthony Davis] was so determined to make such a strong first impression. … He came back from that ab injury, perhaps a little bit early.”
@espn_macmahon on the Mavericks in the aftermath of the Luka Doncic trade. pic.x.com/TzoUqtGgkn – 4:05 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“The only way you get in basketball shape is to play basketball.” 😅
@WindhorstESPN and @ThisIsUD on their takeaways from Luka Doncic’s debut with the Lakers. pic.x.com/FuQsE1FV2c – 3:34 PM

Sam Amick @sam_amick
The Lakers – quite obviously – don’t agree with the Mavericks’ doom-and-gloom assessment of Luka Doncic that led to their stunning trade. But why?
More here on how a slice of Phil Jackson history, and the Kobe connection, played a part, @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61283… – 3:32 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
On an emotional night in Dallas, the loudest statement anyone made about the Luka trade came in Los Angeles. Dirk Nowitzki was there in a public show of support to the player he thought he handed the baton off to in 2019. nytimes.com/athletic/61291… – 3:02 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @KSherringtonDMN:
As Luka Doncic fallout mounts, injury-bitten Mavericks may only see things get worse dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:52 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Paolo Banchero Diary #4: Every season you face adversity. Orlando #Magic star talks about mother’s influence, repping Jordan Brand and Pacific Northwest, Luka Doncic, not being an #NBAAllStar and much more. Video and written diary exclusive in @andscape. bit.ly/40T6l4S – 2:26 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Column: LeBron James & Luka Doncic represent different generations, hail from different continents & operate at different altitudes, but the Lakers’ new superstar tandem flashed instant chemistry in their first game together @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/02… – 2:21 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Correction: LeBron texted Luka on Monday morning, not Sunday evening. – 1:18 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Live w/@adaniels33 on @SiriusXMNBA Channel 86 for the next 3 hours.
📞 855-NBA-JUMP
📷sxm.app.link/WorldWideWobNBA
– The situation in Dallas after last night
– Luka debut
– AD experiences OKC in person
– Overreacting to the big trade (Deandre)
– 2nd silliest Jokic play of season pic.x.com/Tmlf6yMDjW – 12:58 PM

Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Great mini pod lined up today. Come join.
✅ @highkin on the Blazers resurgence
✅ Lakers’ strengths and weaknesses after Luka’s debut
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=GgxKJW… pic.x.com/TI1Jv4ONW8 – 12:57 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Luka Doncic era is officially underway for the Lakers!!! Luka’s debut featured 14 points, a few slick passes, generosity from LeBron, and a lot of fun potential! @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
Podcast link in thread! – 12:28 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Luka Dončić instantly won Lakers fans over with his stellar game from a basketball standpoint upon arrival. But to donate $500,000 to LA wildfire relief and to answer questions in Spanish after his first Lakers game will help the NBA star to become beloved by LA at a faster pace. – 12:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Lakers over the last three weeks:
— 10 wins | 1 loss
— Best record in the league
— 1st in defense
— 2nd in net rating
— 6th in offense
— 6 straight games with 120+ points
and Luka has only played in one game. pic.x.com/7EGSFsgRTw – 11:51 AM

Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers Win Again In Luka Debut | Hornets Dispute Failed Physical | Buyout Market x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:00 AM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
Lakers welcome Luka Magic to Los Angeles on memorable night silverscreenandroll.com/2025/2/11/2436… via @LakersSBN – 10:52 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Can Luka learn from LeBron and Kobe, and prove Mavs GM Nico Harrison wrong in the process? The Lakers are counting on it.
On the work ethic factor that looms so large here, and the ‘Mamba Mentality’ thread that ties it all together, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61283… – 10:47 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Column: In Los Angeles, a surreal night for Luka Doncic. For the Lakers, a pretty good start. si.com/nba/lakers-deb… – 10:46 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Luka Doncic on Dirk Nowitzki: “For him to fly all the way from Dallas, it was amazing. I really, really appreciated it.” pic.x.com/au6TqXDrCR – 10:33 AM

Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
The radio show is up coast-to-coast from 10-noon ET on the @InfSportsNet: Luka the Laker, Mavs mess continues, Rodgers’ next team, @basketballtalk, NBA Power Rankings, Buy or Sell, SB record, @PrettyDaddyRTY, more.
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@SIRIUSXM 375 – 9:52 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @McFarland_Shawn:
With unwavering smile, Luka Doncic embraces ‘surreal feeling’ of Los Angeles debut dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:50 AM
Royce Webb @RoyceWebb
The Mavs Didn’t Keep It Real with Luka — and They’re Paying for It Now
@JerryEngelmann writes that the franchise feared upsetting its franchise player, and now Mavs fans are feeling the pain.
roycewebb.com/p/the-mavs-did… – 8:10 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Tune into The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine!
🏀 Luka’s Laker Debut
🐴 Latest News in Dallas
🐺 A-Rod Wins Wolves Ownership Appeal
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📱 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.x.com/fK1LUp97ln – 7:02 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Full tape breakdown of Luka Doncic’s first game with the Los Angeles Lakers last night. Deep dive into what we saw from the Lakers.
Had 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, but his impact went way beyond the box score in his first game since Christmas.
youtube.com/watch?v=XkzpDo… pic.x.com/eETPJiygpR – 6:21 AM

Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
If you’re a Lakers fan and you’re awake, looking for a deep dive on Luka’s first game with his new team, I have some good news.
Just recorded a deep dive breaking down what we saw from them. Unsurprisingly, some really exciting signs on offense. Will be up on YouTube soon! – 3:01 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch highlights from Luka Doncic’s 14-point debut as a Laker
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 2:56 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Luka Doncic scores 14 points in Lakers debut, leads team to win over Jazz sportando.basketball/en/luka-doncic… – 2:24 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka + LeBron = Poetry in motion 🤩
pic.x.com/cqzzEfFmok – 2:07 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Mavs cited NBA’s code of conduct for ejecting some fans who are upset about the Luka deal. Mark Cuban told two to “shut the f— up and sit the f—down” because they were chanting “Fire Nico!” while Mavs shot FTs.
ESPN story on strange night at AAC: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:57 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🗣 “Luka, be your f—ing self. Don’t fit in, fit the f— out.”
🔥🗣 LeBron James to Luka Doncic before his debut with the Lakers!
pic.x.com/CvJRbyy4nR – 1:48 AM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Reaves said that guys are gonna get a lot of great looks playing with Doncic, in part due to: “If you don’t guard him with 5 people, he’s gonna have 60.” – 1:47 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Austin Reaves on playing with both Luka and LeBron specifically on offense: “I think it can be a thing of beauty.” – 1:40 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🥹 Luka Doncic hit the Dirk Nowitzki fadeaway with him in the building !
pic.x.com/8Evnq8Z398 – 1:34 AM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron texted Luka last night “whatever you want,” essentially telling him he could choose whether he or LeBron was introduced last. Luka wanted that honor in his Lakers debut and was very grateful LeBron let him have that moment tonight. LeBron will go back to being introduced – 1:32 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Luka Doncic and Puka Nacua swapping jerseys postgame pic.x.com/AeGNmSBwP2 – 1:30 AM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Luka on his first introduction in Purple and Gold: “The amount of cheering in the arena was unbelievable.”
He went last tonight, which was special to him; he added that from now on, it will be LeBron last. – 1:25 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Luka Doncic on Dirk Nowitzki attending his Lakers debut in person: “I’ve always looked up to him. A great mentor. For him to fly all the way from Dallas, it was amazing. I really, really appreciated it.” – 1:23 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Luka Doncic called his debut for the Lakers “special.”
Before he played, he had watched the wins from the bench and felt his new teammates were “Very connected on both ends of the floor – I just thought … I want to play with them.” – 1:22 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Luka Doncic walking out to his postgame presser: “Oh, shit. That’s a lot of people.” – 1:19 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick: “I’m most excited about the spirit of the group. It’s a process to build an identity, and it’s not easy. Our overall group buy-in is at a high level.”
He thinks Doncic, an elite competitor, fits right into that collective spirit. – 1:15 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick said they ran a Horns set one time with LeBron, Luka and Reaves, and got a wide-open 3 out of it for Hachimura.
So many actions can work well with those three having such an elite combo of passing/scoring ability. – 1:14 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
JJ Redick says “the plan would be for them to be available” when asked about LeBron and Luka playing in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, prior to the All-Star break. – 1:11 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points as a Laker:
14 — Luka
14 — Bronny pic.x.com/d5WmC4WsDa – 1:07 AM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Meanwhile the Lakers, in Luka Doncic’s debut, win their sixth straight game. – 1:04 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Final: Lakers 132, Jazz 113.
It’s a 6th-straight win for the Lakers, and first with Luka Doncic (14 points, 5 boards, 4 assists in 23 minutes).
LeBron had 24-8-7, and Reaves 22-9-4, with Goodwin adding 17 and 8 off the bench. – 1:02 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Final: Lakers 132, Jazz 113.
A great start for the Luka Doncic era in L.A., with LAL picking up its 6th straight win, moving to 32-19 on the season.
LeBron James: 24p/8a/7r. Austin Reaves: 22p/ 9r/4a.
Doncic: 14p/5r/4a. – 1:02 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Luka Doncic wins his Lakers debut over the Jazz, 132-113. LAL’s won six straight and 12 out of 14 overall. LeBron 24p 8a 7r; Reaves 22p 9r 4a; Rui 21p 6r; Luka 14p 5r 4a; Hayes 12p on 6-of-6; Goodwin 17p on 8-of-11; Vincent 11p 4a. LAL plays at UTA on Weds before All-Star break. – 1:02 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👀🔥Luka Doncic officially made his Lakers debut and the showtime has just begun!
14 PTS
5 REB
4 AST
5-14 FG
1-7 3P
+15 pic.x.com/NEX9nvQZBc – 1:02 AM

StatMuse @statmuse
In their first games together:
Bron & Shaq — Loss
Bron & Wade — Loss
Bron & Kyrie — Loss
Bron & AD — Loss
Bron & Luka — Win pic.x.com/67xhMOZHyr – 12:54 AM

Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Luka to LeBron in slow motion: pic.x.com/FUt2dvfXXN – 12:52 AM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron James and Luka Doncic go +17 in their first 19 minutes or so together. – 12:50 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron James and Luka Doncic go +17 in their first 16 minutes or so together. – 12:48 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
After popping off for a career-high 45 points in Saturday’s win against Indiana with both LeBron and Luka out, Austin Reaves was a model of efficiency tonight, scoring 22 points on only 10 FGA’s (hitting 6, with 3 3’s) and 7 of 7 FT’s, plus 9 boards and 4 assists. – 12:44 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic in his Lakers debut:
14 PTS
5 REB
4 AST
5-14 FG
1-7 3P
+15
Showtime is just getting started. pic.x.com/MJxvmdTSjy – 12:41 AM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Bron had to make sure Luka was good after he got elbowed in the face 😳 pic.x.com/215K0n4QSJ – 12:31 AM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Luka might add an extra couple years to LeBron’s career. Upgrade the frontcourt in the summer and the allure of another ring or two will be plenty motivation to keep going. – 12:13 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Lakers 72, Jazz 47.
Austin Reaves: 15 points, 7 rebounds. LeBron James: 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists. Luka Doncic: 11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists.
LAL shot 60% (27-45) from the field in the opening half of Luka’s Lakers debut. – 11:50 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The first look for the LeBron-Luka Lakers is a splendid so far. LAL up 72-47 at the half on UTA. LeBron 13p 5r 3a; Luka 11p 3r 3a. Austin Reaves carrying over his hot shooting from his career best 45 points on Saturday with 15p on 4-of-6 shooting so far. – 11:44 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Luka Doncic has literally never played in an NBA in which LeBron James was not a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Luka missed the first Cavs run, the Heat run and the second Cavs run, had a whole ass Mavs career himself, and LeBron is still a star by the time Luka joins him. – 11:40 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers continue to get great looks, and have converted 24 of 40 attempts (60%) towards a 61-40 lead.
Doncic has 9 points, 2 boards and 2 assists, and LeBron 11, 5 and 3. – 11:34 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
I was trying to figure out why Luka in a Lakers uniform doesn’t seem real over a week later. Yes, he’s a 25-year-old, five-time All-NBA First Team player but he was on the Mavs, a team under @mcuban that would take care of their guys and where Dirk played all 21 of his seasons. – 11:34 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Luka Doncic getting overshadowed in Jordan Goodwin Fever! Only in LA.!!! AK – 11:23 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Luka returns at the 7:44 mark of the 2nd Q, with a 49-31 margin.
He replaces LeBron, so, not exactly a break for the defense.
LeBron has 11 points and 5 boards, and Reaves 12 and 5. – 11:22 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
It’s so crazy Luka is on the Lakers pic.x.com/R9K9Nt8MiP – 11:16 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Doncic is up to 5 points after a put-back layup on top of an earlier 3-pointer makes it a 22-13 Lakers edge early.
He takes his first rest at the 5:04 mark of the first. – 10:59 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Luka Doncic’s first points as a Laker! pic.x.com/mLZXKrbBPG – 10:53 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Luka Doncic’s first basket as a Laker: a stepback 3 over Walker Kessler. – 10:50 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
I know we’ve had more than a week to get used to this but seeing Luka Doncic in purple and gold right now — I still cannot believe he’s on the Lakers. – 10:49 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Look, I have lots of thoughts about this trade, still. But at base…I still can’t believe Luka Dončić is a Laker. pic.x.com/p6LojVXXx4 – 10:48 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Back in my day, you didn’t need two screens to watch Luka Doncic and the Mavs at the same time. pic.x.com/n4vR3gvNMG – 10:48 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Kobe’s last game as a Laker and Luka’s first … both against the Utah Jazz. – 10:46 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James and Luka Doncic with back-to-back lobs to Jaxson Hayes to start the game – 10:46 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Luka Doncic announced for first time in Los Angeles
Can the Jazz ruin the party
Tip off is next
Tune in @utahjazz app, @KSLSportsZone @SIRIUSXM pic.x.com/NOtu3PVZRK – 10:46 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The first two buckets of Luka’s Lakers debut:
– LeBron alley-oop for a Hayes dunk
– Luka alley-oop for a Hayes dunk – 10:46 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Luka Doncic was introduced last in pregame introductions (the spot usually reserved for LeBron James) pic.x.com/QEKJbn5S9M – 10:45 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers’ starting lineup introductions with Luka Doncic: pic.x.com/GM8FMyCQdn – 10:44 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers introduce Luka Doncic after LeBron James as Dirk Nowitzki looks on pic.x.com/VLuy619wUp – 10:44 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron second to last, Luka last in the Lakers starting lineup introductions pic.x.com/O3DfS2Rdpb – 10:44 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
You know the Lakers are serious about impressing Luka because they spelled “Doncic” correctly on the giveaway T-shirts. AK – 10:44 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Luka introduced last … after LeBron?
Wow, I’m surprised. – 10:43 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
They traded 25-year-old Luka Dončič. Come on man. – 10:43 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Luka Doncic half court misses = pushups pic.x.com/7Dk7gLoZtl – 9:51 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
Some tunes to make Luka feel right at home pregame in L.A. pic.x.com/8KaMWfgyzy – 9:41 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Luka Doncic gets warm before Lakers debut pic.x.com/r0sLtx25oS – 9:38 PM

Beto Duran @DuranSports
Luka takes court to warm up followed by multiple cameras #Lakers @ESPNLosAngeles pic.x.com/2Go1YHaHbq – 9:35 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy on Luka and LeBron playing together: “I don’t know if any of us know what it will look like. I assume it will look good … I don’t see any world where those two playing together isn’t a good thing” – 9:07 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Jazz coach Will Hardy on the Lakers new star duo of Luka Doncic and LeBron James: “I assume it’ll look good. They’re two of the best thinkers, problem-solvers we’ve ever seen…I don’t see a world in which those two playing together isn’t a good thing.” – 9:04 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
JJ announced the Starters for tonight:
-Luka
-Reaves
-Lebron
-Rui
-Hayes
What you guys think, do you like it? – 8:57 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
JJ Redick says that Jaxson Hayes, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic will start tonight.
Redick said he has been considering starting Dorian Finney-Smith but he thinks Hachimura has been playing great and Finney-Smith’s impact isn’t affected by starting. – 8:52 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Doncic, Reaves, LeBron, Hachimura and Hayes will start.
Redick said they did discuss Dorian Finney-Smith, who will be a big part of the team whether starting or coming off the bench. – 8:51 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers starters vs. Jazz: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James and Jaxson Hayes. – 8:51 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick said there’s clearly a very high level of excitement for Luka Doncic’s debut.
He added that the team will have a minutes limit for him since he hasn’t played for several weeks, even though he thinks Luka would probably like to play 48 minutes if it were up to him. – 8:50 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
JJ Redick says the plan will be to “ease Luka back in” when it comes to workload, with recommendations from Dr. Leroy Sims and the medical staff. There will be a minutes restriction on Doncic tonight, per Redick. – 8:49 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
JJ Redick ahead of Luka Doncic’s debut: “Excitement level is high.”
Redick said Doncic will be on a minutes restriction, adding that if it were up to Luka, he’d be playing all 48. – 8:49 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
“The excitement level is high” — JJ Redick on Luka Doncic’s upcoming Lakers debut tonight against the Jazz – 8:48 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Knecht back as a Laker…Should get great looks with Bron & Luka pic.x.com/A1kxWPLjTB – 8:35 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
One clever fan here in D.C. tonight has a sign that says: “Put Wemby on the Luka diet.” pic.x.com/KO5GWE10Lf – 8:33 PM

More on this storyline

According to people who saw the scene unfold on Thursday night, Dončić’s attending family, including his father, Sasa, took notice of the dedication on display as they sat near the court. There was a sense of respect and amazement, the people said, with Sasa repeatedly turning around to watch James’ remarkable regimen. -via New York Times / February 11, 2025
Per team sources, it wasn’t hard to convince Lakers owner Jeanie Buss that this was a move worth making. She spoke with Pelinka about the covert trade talks in the days following Pelinka’s Jan. 7 meeting with Harrison in Dallas — both over the phone and in person — giving the green light to go get the player who shared a special connection with Bryant. -via New York Times / February 11, 2025
Ask almost anyone around the league, and there’s a strong sense that Dončić’s incredible production is more than enough to justify the Lakers’ move. Lakers sources say there is a strong sense of confidence that Dončić’s best is yet to come, with their internal calculus influenced, in part, by a belief that dates back to Phil Jackson’s days of old. -via New York Times / February 11, 2025