Five months later, the Luka Doncic trade between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers remains the talk of the NBA. People can't believe the Mavericks gave up on a 25-year-old superstar after a run to the NBA Finals, getting what felt like pennies on the dollar back in value.

After being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers back in early February, Doncic has spent the better part of the last five months being heavily criticized for his weight management and conditioning habits after it was revealed by ESPN both were major factors that facilitated his trade to L.

Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for a pivotal 2025-26 campaign, and it has become apparent that the 26-year-old phenom has taken his health seriously this summer. The 5-time All-NBA First Team selection has worked tirelessly to get in fantastic shape this offseason.