The Luka Doncic trade remains an unbelievable calamity. The Dallas Mavericks gave up on a franchise superstar at 25 years old, despite just coming off a run to the NBA Finals, and gave him to the Los Angeles Lakers basically for free.

Luka Doncic isn’t going anywhere. At least, that’s how ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne sees it. Speaking on ESPN LA Radio, Shelburne said she “would be shocked” if the Lakers and Doncic don’t agree to an extension this summer.

Luka Dončić's efforts to help sell prospective targets on the Los Angeles Lakers has eased some of the fears about the five-time All-Star's future in Southern California, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

Luka Dončić is evidently a playmaker on and off the court. Bringing Marcus Smart to the Los Angeles Lakers was a team effort, one in which Dončić played a meaningful role. On Tuesday, Smart spoke with reporters for his introductory Lakers news conference and credited the recruiting efforts of Dončić as one reason why he's in Los Angeles after reaching a buyout agreement with the Washington Wizards.

Luka Doncic reportedly helped recruit Smart, and on Tuesday, the guard talked about how much he appreciated Doncic telling him that he should come to Los Angeles. "When you get a guy like Luka

Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke to an NBA general manager at Summer League in Las Vegas who said it’s “possible” LeBron James and/or Giannis Antetokounmpo get traded this offseason.