Feb 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) and guard Luka Doncic (77) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Milwaukee Bucks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

"The Lakers have a couple of paths they can head down. One, the Lakers would prefer to complete some type of a consolidation trade, where they send out an expiring contract and Dalton Knecht, and they bring in a player that they are more confident will help them this year and continue on without having to waive Jordan Goodwin,” he said.

According to John Hollinger, LeBron James showed interest in joining forces with Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving on the Mavericks.

NBA legend LeBron James was interested in joining the Dallas Mavericks before he picked up his 2025-26 player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic.

Series History. Dallas has won 8 out of their last 10 games against Los Angeles. Nov 22, 2023 - Dallas 104 vs. Los Angeles 101; Mar 17, 2023 - Dallas 111 vs. Los Angeles 110