During the 2024-25 NBA season with Los Angeles after the trade, Doncic played in 28 games. He averaged 28.2 points per game to go along with 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 1.6 steals. Doncic shot 43.8 percent from the floor and 37.9 percent from three-point range.

For months, publicly and privately, the Lakers have been signaling their desire to begin the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, even if it meant ending the LeBron James one.

Speculation around LeBron James’ future in Los Angeles continues to swirl, despite the four-time NBA champion opting into his player option for the upcoming season. Even after another strong individual campaign, reports of tension between James and the Los Angeles Lakers have only grown louder in recent weeks.