Lakers owner Jeanie Buss on the trade for Luka Doncic: 'We had to go for it'
- Lakers owner Jeanie Buss expressed pride in keeping the trade for Luka Doncic a secret until its announcement, emphasizing its importance for team development and dynamics.
- The three-team trade involved the Lakers acquiring Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris in exchange for Anthony Davis and Max Christie, shocking the NBA world when it was officially announced on February 2.
- Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison cited concerns over Doncic's conditioning and lifestyle as part of the reasons for the trade, which was first discussed on January 7.
- Since Doncic's arrival, the Lakers have won six of their last eight games, contributing to their improved performance of 16 wins in the last 20 games.
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Jeanie Buss on Lakers’ trade for Luka Doncic: ‘We had to go for it’
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