The Dallas Mavericks have been without Luka Doncic for over three months now after trading him to the Los Angeles Lakers. The trade is expected to have an impact on the league for many years, possibly decades,

Luka Doncic will reportedly go up against his former team again this October during the Lakers' 2025-26 preseason schedule.

Doncic didn't miss a beat after being traded to the Lakers in February. His 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game averages were all in line with what he contributed to Dallas in the first half of the season.