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Luka Dončić reportedly 'fully committed' to Lakers after shocking trade with August extension option looming
- The Los Angeles Lakers traded Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in February 2025 to acquire Luka Dončić, shocking the NBA world.
- The trade occurred as the Mavericks feared Dončić might leave in free agency and the Lakers aimed to rebuild around him despite his previous desire to retire a Maverick.
- Dončić has shown dedication to the Lakers, intends to participate in this year’s Eurobasket tournament, and faces a complicated contract extension situation beginning August 2, with the team eager to accommodate his salary expectations.
- ESPN reporter Tim MacMahon expressed surprise if an extension does not happen this summer and noted that Dončić is reportedly fully dedicated to staying with the Lakers.
- The Lakers must build a contender around Dončić and maintain LeBron James' satisfaction as James considers his future, with both players central to the team's long-term plans.
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When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic in a deal involving Anthony Davis with the Dallas Mavericks, it shocked the NBA world. It was perhaps the biggest trade in NBA history, a very strange situation that went down for all parties involved. However, for the Lakers, it was a no-brainer deal to make, despite how talented the future Hall of Famer in Davis is. Regarding Doncic, it had to be a weird year for the superstar. Whether it be…
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