The Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, and Dončić is still acclimating. How far can they go with a small-ball approach?

NBA superstar Luka Dončić has revealed that he was as shocked as anyone to hear that the Dallas Mavericks were trading him to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the most stunning deals in NBA history.

The Los Angeles Lakers' newest superstar, Luka Dončić, landed in L.A. on Sunday night, and immediately ingratiated himself with the fanbase.

Luka Doncic scored 14 points in limited playing time during his debut with the Lakers, joining their starting lineup alongside LeBron James and immediately getting into the flow during Los Angeles’ 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz.

Speaking to the broadcast during a game against the Lakers, Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik, who had a hand in the trade as the third team by taking on Jalen Hood-Schifino's contract, said he agreed with the sentiment that the Lakers received "a gift," and that he isn't the only NBA executive who thinks so:

Luka Dončić is still shaking off the rust after missing six weeks with a calf injury, while at the same time trying to get acclimated with his new Los Angeles Lakers teammates after a sloppy performance in Wednesday's 131-119 loss to the Utah Jazz.

On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Utah Jazz (in Salt Lake City) by a score of 131-119. Luka Doncic finished his second game with the Lakers with 16 points, four rebounds, four assists,

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic brings the ball up the court against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Salt Lake City.(Rob Gray / AP) The second game of Luka Doncic’s Los Angeles Lakers tenure is in the books.

After bringing in Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, in what will remain as one of the biggest jaw-dropping transfers of all time, the Lakers are still determined to solidify their squad and as per a report,