Saturday's game against the Mavericks at American Airlines Center isn't Dallas native and Prestonwood Christian product Julius Randle's first homecoming since getting drafted by the Lakers in 2014 -- but it's the first time he's played here since media reports surfaced that Los Angeles is shopping him and that Dallas is a possible destination.
Before Saturday's game, Randle told The News that he's "absolutely," seen the reports.
And his reaction?
"Whatever happens, happens," Randle said. "At the end of the day, I can only control what the player can control - and that's my energy and effort going out there, being a professional.