Stunned, applauded, now locked in for 2025–26
Dallas trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers stunned him and the league. “I didn’t know how to react… I didn’t want to upset Dallas fans or Laker fans,” he said. Mavs fans cheered his return. In L.A., he’s embraced, aiming to lead a 2025–26 title—his step-back even needed a step-back.
