Before Luka Doncic was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, he reportedly bought a "$15 million house" just days before the deal, according to former NBA player Chandler Parsons. It speaks volumes about how unexpected the situation was, with Doncic clearly seeing himself staying in Dallas long term.

Former Clippers star Lou Williams has made it clear that it is time for Luka Doncic to step up with James being out. “I’m sure JJ Reddick is going to do the best that he can, to make sure that Luka is prepared for the games that they got coming up on this schedule,