Luka Doncic Teases Lakers Deadline Shake Up

Just a year after the blockbuster that brought Luka Dončić to town, the Lakers are again circling the trade deadline. After a 112-100 loss to the Knicks, Dončić said, "I think we're in a good spot," while also admitting the team missed "a lot of good looks." He finished with 30 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists, but L.A. shot 12-of-42 from three. Coach JJ Redick warned, "you're never gonna look at a roster and say, 'This is a perfect roster,'" and reports link Rui Hachimura and Dalton Knecht as possible trade pieces. Merlin sees a club torn between urgency and restraint. Los Angeles needs wing size and more reliable shooting, yet another Dončić-level gamble seems unlikely. Expect a move for depth or a complimentary wing rather than a headline steal. Tuesday’s game in Brooklyn could be the last glimpse of this group before Thursday.