The team added Luka Doncic, Mark Williams, Dorian Finney-Smith and three other players over the past six weeks, deals that appear to have short- and long-term benefits.

NBA trade deadline has passed and one thing is certain: the Lakers came out on top. The Lakers pulled off one of the most jaw-dropping moves in recent memory by acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks.

A flurry of trades involving big names, All-Stars and NBA champions just before the deadline has left some teams sitting pretty and some disappointed.

Thursday night is a moment for NBA fans to witness their favorite personal matchup one more time, LeBron James vs. Steph Curry. No individual rivalry in the NBA

LeBron James had 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and Luka Doncic watched approvingly from the bench while the Los Angeles Lakers thrashed the Los Angeles Clippers 122-97

Christie and nine-time All-Star Anthony Davis were sent to Dallas in a blockbuster trade on Sunday that featured the Lakers landing Luka Doncic. Shipping out the franchise’s cornerstone player led to the Mavericks (26-25) being criticized for the deal but Christie adjusted well on the fly while Davis didn’t play on Tuesday due to injury.

Luka Doncic could make his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, coach JJ Redick said Wednesday. Doncic participated in his first practice with the Lakers since joining the team in a stunning trade with Dallas last weekend.