From Dallas heartbreak to LA spotlight

Luka Doncic admitted he was stunned when the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers, saying he didn’t even know how to react. Fans in Dallas still cheered him on his return, showing respect for their former star.

Doncic now aims to lead the Lakers to a championship in 2025-26. The move was so surprising, you’d think Dallas had accidentally hit the ‘shuffle playlist’ button on their roster instead of making an actual trade.