For months, publicly and privately, the Lakers have been signaling their desire to begin the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, even if it meant ending the LeBron James one.

The Dallas Mavericks finally featured the much-awaited debut of Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks played against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday and came away with an 87-85 win.

Cooper Flagg hizo su debut profesional el jueves en la Liga Veraniega de la NBA y celebró una victoria de 87-85 sobre Bronny James y los Lakers de

Cooper Flagg strolled into UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center at 4:17 p.m. for his Summer League debut, wearing Dallas Mavericks gear, bright white New Balance shoes, and an emotionless look on his face as he passed through security.

Los Angeles Lakers are keen to boost their roster. They are eyeing Matisse Thybulle of Portland Trail Blazers. Trade talks may reignite during the 2025 NBA Summer League. Lakers are considering offering Maxi Kleber,

Rookie Cooper Flagg may not have been happy with his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League, but he still drew rave reviews all around after the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers,

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, LeBron James feels that the Los Angeles Lakers “are more in a futuristic mindset.” James, 40, wants to compete for a championship next season, but the Lakers haven’t made any title-making moves this offseason.

Will the NBA pit the Dallas Mavericks as schedule rivals with the Los Angeles Lakers in the wake of The Trade?