The Dallas Mavericks have been without Luka Doncic for over three months now after trading him to the Los Angeles Lakers. The trade is expected to have an impact on the league for many years, possibly decades,

The Mavericks and Lakers played each other twice after the stunning trade of Doncic in February, once in Dallas and once in LA. The Lakers won both matchups, with Doncic posting a triple-double in the first game and scoring 45 points in the second, tying a season-high.

Luka Doncic will reportedly go up against his former team again this October during the Lakers' 2025-26 preseason schedule.