The Los Angeles Lakers have completely shifted their plans for this season and the future by acquiring superstar Luka Doncic in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks. By swapping Doncic and Anthony Davis, the Lakers get a younger megastar and begin a brand new era of L.A. basketball around for years to come.
While bolstering the future of the franchise, this trade may have cost them their ability to be truly competitive in 2025. The team does not currently have a starting-caliber center and is going to be rough defensively without some additional moves before the trade deadline.