Luka Doncic is set to make his debut after the shocking trade that sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday at 9:30 p.m. at Crypto.com Arena. The game, after not initially being set to air on national television, now will be. ESPN is set to have the matchup between NBA Western Conference foes.

After one of the most controversial trades in NBA history, where the Mavericks sent away homegrown superstar Luka Doncic due to concerns with injury potential and conditioning, Dallas' new franchise centerpiece is already out for 'multiple weeks' with an adductor strain.

Doncic's Los Angeles debut has been delayed because of a calf injury, but he is finally expected to see action for the first time since Christmas Day. Doncic and LeBron James will now form a dynamic duo for a team that has been rejuvenated with five consecutive victories and wins in 11 of its past 13 games.