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Luka Don i will be introduced as a Los Angeles Laker on Tuesday.
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The news conference is set to begin at 11 a.m. central.
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The Dallas Mavericks traded Doncic to the Lakers for forward Anthony Davis.
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Luka Don i will be introduced as a Los Angeles Laker on Tuesday.
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The news conference is set to begin at 11 a.m. central.
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The Dallas Mavericks traded Doncic to the Lakers for forward Anthony Davis.
Los Angeles:For the first time since his surprising trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Don I is anticipated to respond to questions from reporters.
According to reports, the agreement caught me off guard, just like the rest of us.
At 11 a.m. central time, the Lakers will host Don I’s first press conference.
The news conference may be viewed at the top of this page.
Live Updates
11:34 a.m.: Luka displays his 77 jersey as the press conference comes to a conclusion.
At 11:32 a.m., Pelinka refers to Luka as one of the universe’s top three players.
11:27 a.m.: Luka makes a joke about Lakers coach JJ Redick’s inability to move at all while he was a Mavericks teammate. Although Luka claims he doesn’t do podcasts, he did Redick’s twice, demonstrating their positive working connection.
11:25 a.m.: According to Pelinka, Luka’s calf injury is deemed day-to-day. To ensure Luka is prepared to play, the Lakers are also anticipated to collaborate with his medical staff. According to reports, Luka’s group of medical advisors did not sit well with the Mavericks.
When questioned if he had stated that he would not sign the supermax with the Mavericks, Luke responded, “Absolutely not.” It was 11:23 a.m.
Luka claims he has nothing to say regarding Nico Harrison and the trade decision at 11:21 a.m.
11:20 a.m.: Luka states, “Loyalty is a big word for me,” indicating that he anticipated spending his entire career in Dallas. He claims that having the ocean in Los Angeles appeals to him.
11:19 a.m.: Luka says that since the move, “it means a lot to him” that players, including competitors, have advocated for him.
11:18 a.m.: Luke claims that he had to confirm that it wasn’t April 1 because he was nearly asleep when he first received the call.
11:15 a.m.: According to Pelinka, the trade talks began in Dallas over coffee conversations.
11:13 a.m.: According to Luka, the first day following the news was extremely difficult, and the past 48 hours have felt like a month. “I am glad to be here,” he says.
Playing with LeBron James is a dream come true, according to Luka at 11:12 a.m.
At 11:11 a.m., Luke describes his experience in Dallas as a “amazing journey.”
11:10 a.m.: Doncic’s encounter with Kobe Bryant courtside at a game is the subject of the first question during the press conference. Unexpectedly, Bryant spoke Slovenian to Doncic.
11:09 a.m.: Pelinka gives Nico Harrison and the Dallas Mavericks credit. Harrison is referred to by Pelinka as “instrumental” in closing the purchase.
11:07 a.m.: Pelinka describes Luka’s joining the Lakers as a “seismic event.”
11:05 a.m.: We’ve started. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka joins Luka.
11:01 a.m.: Free 4 At 10:30 p.m., Anthony Davis will provide a thorough analysis of today’s news conference and remarks.
10:55 a.m.: Members of the media have assembled at the Lakers’ Los Angeles headquarters. At eleven central, Luka and Lakers officials are anticipated to talk.
Luka Don i Trade
December 15, San Francisco, California: On December 15, 2024, in San Francisco, California, Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks stands for the playing of the national anthem prior to their game versus the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. (Image courtesy of Ezra Shaw)
Before the teams acknowledged the transaction the following day, the Mavericks and Lakers’ agreement was first rumored late Saturday night.
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Dallas Mavericks receive:
Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 LA Lakers first-round pick
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Los Angeles Lakers receive:
Luka Don i , Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris
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Utah Jazz receive:
Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2025 LA Clippers second-round pick, 2025 Dallas Mavericks second-round pick
When will Luka Doncic play for the Lakers?
Don I is not anticipated to play when the Lakers meet the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.
When Don I will don the purple and gold uniform for the first time is still up in the air.
Due to a calf injury, Luka hasn’t played since Christmas Day.
According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, Don I had been planning to go back to court on February 8.
If so, the Lakers will visit the Staples Center to play the Indiana Pacers, who were coached by former Mavs coach Rick Carlisle.
Luka Doncic writes letter to Mavs fans after trade
Following the announcement that he would be moved to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, Luka Don I sent a letter to Mavericks supporters on Sunday. Go here to read it.
Los Angeles Lakers Schedule
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Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Los Angeles Clippers
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Thursday, Feb. 6 vs. Golden State Warriors
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Saturday, Feb. 8 vs. Indiana Pacers
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Monday, Feb. 10 vs. Utah Jazz
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Wednesday, Feb. 12 at Utah Jazz
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Wednesday, Feb. 19 vs. Charlotte Hornets
When do the Mavericks play the Lakers?
Luka Doncic, a former Mavericks standout, will be unveiled as the Los Angeles Lakers’ newest member this morning.
The Mavs and Lakers’ next meeting is set for February 25 in Los Angeles.
On April 9, the two teams will square off at Dallas’ American Airlines Center.
Luka Don i Stats
Based on the figures:
Having been selected to the first team All-NBA for each of the last five seasons, Don I is one of the NBA’s top rising talents.
With a trip to the NBA Finals the previous season and the Western Conference Finals in 2022, he also guided the Mavericks to postseason triumph.
Don I averaged 28.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game during his time with Dallas.
Doncic’s average of 28.6 points ranks third in NBA history among players with at least 400 games, behind only Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan, both of whom had averages of 30.1.
Throughout his NBA career, Don I has struggled with injuries.
Of the 49 games the Mavericks have played this season, he has only appeared in 22 of them. Since hurting his calf against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day, he has not been able to play.
Don I has averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game in those 22 games this season.
Mavs GM Nico Harrison on Don i Deal
What they’re saying:
Nico Harrison, accompanied by Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, began a press conference on Sunday by acknowledging the size of the transaction but stating that he thinks it creates the culture he wants to see in the Mavericks.
“We’ve had a vision and a culture that we’ve wanted to create since we’ve been here and the players that we’re bringing in we believe exemplify that,” Harrison stated. “We think defense wins championships, and we’re bringing in one of the best two-way players in the league.”
Harrison refrained from stating that Luka did not match the Mavericks’ intended ethos.
When Don I’s current contract ends in a year and a half, many have conjectured that he might have demanded to be sold or told the Mavericks that he would not take a contract extension. According to Harrison, there was no “verbal” sign that Don I didn’t intend to accept the extension.
Harrison added that he only discussed a potential trade with the Lakers.
The Mavericks general manager claims that although he scoffed at him when he originally brought up the proposal to Mavs Governor Patrick Dumont, he trusted Harrison to close the deal.
Harrison declared, “I’m the one making the decision,” “Time will tell if I’m right.”
The NBA, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Los Angeles Lakers are the sources of the information in this article.
