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'I love the city of Dallas, but right now I'm a Laker': Dallas native Julius Randle addresses Mavs trade rumors

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.