Luka Doncic potentially joining the Los Angeles Lakers is “not impossible,” according to a source tied to both the Lakers and Dallas Mavericks.
The Lakers are reportedly eyeing Doncic as a key part of their long-term strategy, particularly as they prepare for a future without LeBron James.
However such a move would be difficult to pull through, given the Dallas Mavericks’ strengthened position after their recent NBA Finals appearance.
Despite the challenges, the Lakers’ decision not to trade their future draft picks suggests they are already planning beyond the LeBron era.
Doncic is coming off an impressive season where he averaged 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game, solidifying his status as one of the league’s top talents.
The 25-year-old star is currently under contract with Dallas for three more years as part of his five-year, $215 million deal, which includes a player option for the final year.
According to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, a source close to both teams stated that while the move would be complicated, it’s not entirely out of the question.
“Luka Doncic to the Lakers ‘is funny for a lot of different reasons,’ ‘but not impossible,’ one well-placed NBA fixture tied to both the Lakers and the Mavs tells me,” Robinson tweeted.
The source elaborated that a series of chaotic events in Dallas would likely be required for the Lakers to have a shot at acquiring Doncic.
“They [Mavs] would need to miss the playoffs again, which would be crazy but not impossible. Lakers would basically have to pay him over half a billion to leave Dallas,” the source added.
While Doncic’s current contract keeps him in Dallas for the foreseeable future, the Lakers’ interest indicates they are thinking ahead, exploring every possible option to maintain their competitiveness.
Although the logistics of bringing Doncic to Los Angeles are daunting, the Lakers’ front office appears willing to explore all avenues to make it happen.
For now, Doncic remains firmly with the Mavericks, but the ongoing speculation suggests that the Lakers will be watching closely for any opportunity to make a move.
With the NBA landscape constantly shifting, it’s clear that the Lakers are positioning themselves to be ready for whatever comes next.
The prospect of Doncic wearing Purple and Gold may be far-fetched at the moment, but as the source emphasized, it’s “not impossible.”
Whether or not this scenario ever comes to fruition, it’s evident that the Lakers are laying the groundwork for a future that could include one of the NBA’s brightest stars.
