Lakers Predicted to Trade for Former Luka Doncic Mavericks Teammate originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers need to acquire a center this offseason for stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James after parting ways with Anthony Davis to get Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks.

Given how much of a role Luka Dončić's weight and commitment to conditioning played in the Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade him in February, the five-time All-Star has dedicated himself to getting in peak condition this summer.

Luka Dončić could enter his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers in better shape than when he arrived from the Dallas Mavericks. The 26-year-old guard already lost a significant amount of weight this offseason and is focused on improving his conditioning,