The Lakers orchestrated one of the most stunning trades in league history by acquiring superstar Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks.

Since the Lakers' season ended on April 30 at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, there hasn't been much to discuss, and there won't be until the NBA Draft at the end of June and subsequent beginning of the new league year in July,

Several Lakers fans have urged the front office to do the unthinkable and swap Luka Doncic for Giannis Antetokounmpo

It wasn't long after losing the Finals that Mavericks GM Nico Harrison began his secret trade negotiations with Rob Pelinka, and the rest is history. As a Laker, Doncic has a chance for a fresh start, and the Lakers have done everything they can to ease the transition.

The Warriors were at a charity poker night when the Dončić news alerts started to hit their phones, and you can see their reactions in real time

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon floated Mavericks center Daniel Gafford as a potential trade target for the Lakers, who are desperately looking for a starting-caliber center.

In the second half of Game 4 of the Timberwolves-Lakers series, Los Angeles head coach JJ Redick only played Doncic, Reaves, James, Rui Hachimura and Dorian Finney-Smith and benched center Jaxson Hayes in Game 5.

Reportedly, Luka Doncic has “started anew,” with a commitment to improving his conditioning and adopting a more disciplined lifestyle.

Dallas Mavericks fans have spent the last few months in something akin to open rebellion against the team’s front office after franchise icon Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

One insider speculated on the type of package the Lakers could offer for Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo if he becomes available.