The Los Angeles Lakers have set themselves up for the future in the post-LeBron James era by pulling off one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, landing superstar guard Luka Doncic in a deal no one saw coming with the Dallas Mavericks.

• Pure SHOCK does not even begin to explain this move by the Lakers
• Can Luka and LeBron coexist?
• Is the long-term future in LA secured?
• Next move - There MUST be one before Feb. 6

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The Los Angeles Lakers are headed to perhaps the most critical NBA trade deadline in the team's recent history, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis' future in Los Angeles hanging in the balance.

• LeBron & AD unhappy with Lakers' lack of moves
• Trade deadline: Leverage future assets or stand pat?
• Jarred Vanderbilt is FINALLY set to return

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The Los Angeles Lakers have officially acquired defensive-minded forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton in a trade that sends D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets.

• Trade breakdown
• Solid move, but more is needed
• It's time to go after Walker Kessler and Colin Sexton

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