A report recently shed some light on the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Dallas Mavericks were severely criticized for not getting enough in the Doncic trade. The Mavs acquired Anthony Davis as the centerpiece of the Lakers’ trade package alongside promising wing Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick.

The Los Angeles Lakers were exposed in the first round of the postseason. The organization's current roster doesn't possess a stable big man with enticing two-way capabilities, which the Minnesota Timberwolves exploited.

After the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in February, the five-time All-Star met with general manager Rob Pelinka and asked him to trade for a specific player. Doncic wanted to play with a center who was a lob threat since he had success playing with Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II in Dallas.