The Los Angeles Lakers saw jaws dropping on the floor when they played out the Luka Doncic trade earlier this year.
While many didn’t see this coming and were taken aback, some are calling Doncic a ‘gift’ to the Lakers.
However, recent insights from NBA insider Jake Weinbach suggest that things might not be as simple as they seem.
According to Jake, many in the league feel that the Lakers received a “gift” by acquiring Doncic from Dallas. This perception could make it trickier for the Lakers to negotiate future trades.
“League executives believe the Lakers were handed a “gift” after acquiring Luka Dončić from Dallas. It’s important to note — this league-wide sentiment is expected to make it more challenging for the Lakers to negotiate with other teams. If the Lakers engage in tra