MORE DRAMA - The Mavericks approached a mystery team nearly two weeks ago about the prospect of swapping Dončić for another star. The bid was shot down, per @sam_amick Who do you think the Mavs tried to acquire? 🤔

The Warriors m remain in the mix for Jimmy Butler, despite his refusal to sign an extension with them, per @anthonyVslater

The Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers gets denied in NBA 2K25

Zach LaVine is expected to make his Kings debut Wednesday vs the Magic, per @James_HamNBA

"The Lakers want LeBron James to be a mentor." - @ShamsCharania on Luka + LeBron

Luka Doncic reportedly gained weight over the last six weeks since straining his left calf. The primary reasoning for an 11-day absence in November was to provide Doncic time to shed weight after he ballooned into the high 260s, per @ramonashelburne

Luka Doncic is expected to make his Laker debut next Monday, per @MarcJSpears. He was about to be back and healthy 💔

Despite being involved in the trade - Danny Ainge and the Utah Jazz were completely in the dark on the Luka/AD side, per @espn_macmahon

BREAKING: The Suns are fielding trade calls for Kevin Durant, per @JakeLFischer