McMenamin Speaking to people close to both Luka and Lebron James there's excitement about this move for what it means for this team it doesn't mean the salary cap goes out the window but you can add extra spending to your scouting analytics health and wellness

McMenamin The Los Angeles Lakers could initiate a sign-and-trade that would help LeBron James return to Cleveland in exchange for Jarrett Allen This trade would allow James to make more than the midlevel exception 151M if he stayed with the Lakers

Chipalu Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch on facing the Lakers without LeBron James in the lineup Seems to activate Luka amp Reavesseem to share the shots They become exponentially more dangerousbeen pretty good when 2 of those 3 been out because of just a usage puzzle

LeBron James on the Lakers final inbounds play to Luka Doncic Im not sure Obviously youll have to ask Luka what he saw on that I thought he had a good look I was kinda off balance when he gave it to me I thought he had a great look

Lebron praises the Cavs trades at the deadline adding Harden Keon Ellis and Schroeder

Mannix The Lakers believe they can succeed with a backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves if they can get the right type of players in the front court They are looking to build a Dallas 20 type roster similar to what Luka had when he went to the NBA Finals

LeBron James on this year's Lakers Not quite sure how many games we've had where we had a full roster I know it's been a lot more than over half for sure Our success is gonna come down to obviously I think our health We've gotten past the marathon and now the sprint is about to start