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.

In 28 regular-season games with the Lakers, Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.6 steals a game while shooting 43.8% from the field, 37.9% from 3-point range and 79.1% from the free throw line.