Lakers GM Rob Pelinka praises Luka Doncic trade, deems Austin Reaves untouchable; Mavericks face criticism
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Rob Pelinka, general manager of the Los Angeles team, discussed the negotiations involving Luka Doncic, expressing enthusiasm about the deal that brought him into the team.
Pelinka highlighted the promising performance of Austin Reaves, who is emerging as a key player and demonstrating significant improvement.
Despite the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis and Max Christie away, Pelinka maintained a firm stance that Reaves was untouchable, seeing his versatility as crucial to complementing Luka Doncic and LeBron James.
The Lakers' strategic moves have left the Dallas Mavericks criticized for not securing more for Luka Doncic, particularly not insisting on obtaining Reaves in the trade.
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