If there's a potential hiccup here, it's that Dallas is simply wearing too much egg on its face from the disastrous (for the Mavs) Dončić deal, which has already put general manager Nico Harrison firmly on the chopping block. Maybe the Mavericks can't possibly stomach the idea of dealing with the Lakers again.

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the top teams in the NBA, and their strong start may motivate the front office to get active.

Monday’s NBA action features a nine-game slate, including a few teams playing the second night of a back-to-back. The Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Milwaukee

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers fell 122–102 to the short-handed Atlanta Hawks, who were without Trae Young and several key players, as L.A. continued to play without LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

Luka Doncic got 100% real on the Lakers' success despite the injury absences of LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.

The Hawks were without All-Star guard Trae Young, along with Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Nikola Durisic, Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzingis (rest). Even with five key players sidelined, Atlanta overwhelmed Los Angeles from the opening tip.

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for LeBron James to return to the roster in the next two weeks, and one former player gave JJ Redick some advice.