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EL SEGUNDO, CA – The Los Angeles Lakers are set for the near future after general manager Rob Perinka decided to acquire Girdle Cadon Chic over the weekend.
The Lakers are ahead as part of the three-team contract in a move that helped Los Angeles maintain a strong level of star power on the roster and get younger with the franchise’s top-end talent as part of the three-team contract I replaced the trade way with.
Like the Lakers, Donsic is already looking to the future and new opportunities.
The Slovenian was featured in the media at an introductory press conference at Lakers Clinic on Tuesday.
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“Loyalty is a big word for me and I was trying to stand up to it, so I thought I was going to spend my entire career (in Dallas), but this is a fresh start,” Donsic said. I did. “I can play in LA, the fans are amazing, and I got the ocean here, but I’m excited to be here.”
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Donsic learned late Saturday night that he was traded like most of the basketball world. “I had to check my phone to make sure it wasn’t April 1st,” the security guard spoke with forward LeBron James shortly after the trade news was released and welcomed him. did. He wanted to respect the feelings Don Chic might have felt that night.
Doncic turns 26 in late February, but was able to make his mark in the NBA as a five-time all-league player.
As a Dallas featured player, Donsic helped the franchise lead the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011.
He led several stats categories in postseason runs with 635 points, 208 rebounds, 178 assists and 41 steals despite losing to the Boston Celtics in the five-game series.
This season, Doncic has been a triple-double threat per game, averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists, earning 35.4% in 22 games played for Dallas. Christmas injury.
Despite its success, the Mavericks were willing to move on from star players.
“That’s their decision, so I haven’t commented on it,” Donsic said. “They made the decision. I don’t know why, but that’s their decision so we can’t do anything about it.”
Power forward Maxi Clever and forward/center Marquief Morris were also sent to Los Angeles by Dallas.
Donsic can find comfort in being surrounded by other familiar faces as he reunites with former teammate Dorian Finney Smith and current coach JJ Reddick.
Morris praised Donsic’s work ethic when asked about reported concerns Maverick may have had regarding the conditioning and weight levels of the star player.
“I’ll hear about him not taking shape, but if you can go to the NBA game and get 30/15/10, you really don’t know what the ‘shape’ is,” Morris said. .
Clever spent several seasons with Donsic and knows what to expect from his teammates.
“Luca is a very competitive guy and he wants to win no matter what.” Clever said. “Luke is such a kind person and he is heartfelt (trading). …I don’t know if a guy like him needs extra motivation. I see him do well. It’s here.”
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When will Luka Doncic play for the Lakers?
Pelinka said Doncic is listed as a daily basis and that the Lakers will work with the medical team to work on guard play in the game soon.
Doncic is scheduled to take part in a 5-on-5 drill with the Lakers on Wednesday.
What is Luka Doncic’s contract status?
Doncic signed a five-year, $215.16 million fully guaranteed rookie extension with Dallas in 2022, with a contract between 2026-27.
He was eligible for a five-year, $345 million Super Max contract extension with the Mavericks this summer, but lost the opportunity when it was traded.
Don Sic was asked at the press conference and asked if he had indicated that he had not intended to sign a Super Max deal. I began to shake my head before simply replied, “That’s definitely not.”
He could become a free agent in the summer of 2026, and his best financial options were five years between 2028 and 29, before signing a three-year $165.3 million extension this summer. It is worth almost $420 million a year. ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks.