Back in early February, general manager Rob Pelinka shocked the basketball world by trading away Anthony Davis in a blockbuster deal to acquire Luka Doncic. The move signaled a clear shift in the Lakers’ direction—building long-term around Doncic as the franchise centerpiece.

"Steph and Jimmy are very much alive. I put Steph and Jimmy behind Luka and Bron... I can't base it all off one game, one series. In totality, Luka, Bron, then Steph, and Jimmy."From a legacy standpoint,

The Los Angeles Lakers may have yet another thing to thank the Dallas Mavericks and their general manager Nico Harrison for. LeBron James is 40 years old and coming off a disappointing postseason exit as the No.