Behind-the-scenes recruiting, roster influence, and a glow-up show Luka Doncic's silent takeover in Los Angeles.

Despite that, according to ClutchPoints’ Benedetto Vitale, a Western Conference executive stated that he believes Doncic could eventually leave for the Denver Nuggets, noting that it's possible that he could be on his third team in a few years after the Mavericks trade.

The Lakers and the rest of the NBA are monitoring what's going on with Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo

As a notable footnote, LeBron James listed Smart as an aspirational player comparison for his son, Bronny, during a 2024 episode of "Mind the Game" alongside then-co-host JJ Redick, who is now entering his second season as the Lakers' head coach.

The Los Angeles Lakers aren't done in free agency, and perhaps they could reunite with a guard after he changed agents.

Kendrick Perkins says Rich Paul was upset over LeBron James losing influence within the Lakers to Luka Doncic, signaling a major power shift.

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs is a Dallas Mavericks fan. Mahomes has been seen at Dallas games multiple times over the past few years, typically cheering on Luka Doncic. However, Doncic, who was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, made waves as one of the more shocking trades in NBA history.

As per ESPN Insider, Luka Doncic is about to sign his first real contract with the Lakers that can shape the trajectory of his career