When the trade that sent Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers was announced, everyone was shocked, including Doncic himself. He thought he would play with Dallas forever, and he made it clear that he never asked out.
Some have been wondering if he even truly wants to be a member of the Lakers, despite the success they have had with him so far. He did seem to indicate during an interview with ESPN's Malika Andrews that he would like to remain in Los Angeles long-term, even though he can opt out of his contract and become a free agent in 2026.