Alex Len was waived by the Washington Wizards earlier this month, and was initially going to sign with the Pacers.

Ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the biggest trades in NBA history. They shocked the world by striking a deal for Luka Doncic, but the move also sent out Anthony Davis and left the team without depth at the center position.

With Doncic, Lakers fans have the chance for something different, something more similar to what they had with Bryant or Johnson, both of whom spent their entire careers with the Lakers, winning five championships apiece in Los Angeles.

Welcome to the Luka Era in Los Angeles, which officially kicked off with a 132–113 win over the cellar-dwelling Jazz. Doncic’s final stat line: 14 points in 24 minutes. He collected five rebounds and four assists. Not bad for a player out since Christmas.

Luka Doncic is officially a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, and the superstar guard is set to debut for his new team on Monday night against the Jazz. Doncic's debut will come a little more than a week after he was shockingly traded by the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers in a deal that was agreed to late on the night of Feb.