The Rich Eisen Show Jeanie Buss When the opportunity came up we were not looking to move Anthony Davis he was our rock-solid player so we had to give up a lot to get Luka

Vlade Divac on why he didn't draft Luka I already had Fox who I had a good relationship with so I would have to trade him The small market was a perfect fit for Fox Luka is a big market player if I get him I may lose him down the road

Buha I spoke with several Lakers people this weekend more often than not there was an acknowledgment that we might have taken a slight step back this season but this is about the longer-term vision here with building this core from the ground up around Luka and Austin

Colin Cowherd Lakers didnt want to re-sign LeBron They really didnt I trust my sources Lakers didn't want to be bullies and say LeBron get out of here They didnt want to alienate Rich Paul who could have great players we want to sign Let's let Rich Paul and LeBron win the PR game today

ESPN Ramona Shelburne Details Luka Donis Influence on the Lakers Roster Construction

Max Kellerman The team wouldve functioned better had Luka dribbled a little less LeBron been playing point more I felt like LeBron needed to assert himself a little more Rich Paul Youre not wrong

Charania The Golden State Warriors had the opportunity to acquire Jaylen Brown at the trade deadline for four first-round picks but the Warriors decided against it Golden State also had an opportunity to trade for Anthony Davis which wouldve given them a better chance at signing LeBron James