Luka Dončić teams up with LeBron James and the Lakers after a stunning trade with the Mavericks.
The Los Angeles Lakers sent a shockwave through the entire sports world with a blockbuster 3-team trade for superstar Luka Dončić ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.
While Dončić has not played since Christmas with a left calf injury, he’s expected to start for the Lakers moving forward. Here’s a look at the Lakers’ projected lineup and roster with Dončić.
Projected starting five
- Luka Dončić
- Austin Reaves
- Rui Hachimura
- LeBron James
- Jaxson Hayes
Key reserves
- Dorian Finney-Smith
- Dalton Knect
- Maxi Kleber
- Jarred Vanderbilt
- Gabe Vincent
Full roster
Here is the Lakers’ full roster after trading for Dončić.
Guards:
- Luka Dončić
- Bronny James
- Dalton Knect
- Shake Milton
- Austin Reaves
- Gabe Vincent
Forwards:
- LeBron James
- Dorian Finney-Smith
- Rui Hachimura
- Maxi Kleber
- Markieff Morris
- Cam Reddish
- Armel Traore
- Jarred Vanderbilt
- Christian Wood
Centers:
- Jaxson Hayes
- Trey Jemison III
- Christian Koloko
