Lakers' Doncic Trade: Challenges Ahead

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NBA News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Los Angeles Lakers landed a huge win by trading for Luka Don Chitche from the Dallas Mavericks. Now in a rebuilding mode, they're short on assets, but see this as their shot at contention. Team Insiders say they're eyeing a backward duel of Don Chitche and Austin Rees as their core. Earlier this week, reports from sports-illustrated Chris Manix highlighted how the Lakers want to copy the Mavericks' old formula. That means finding strong front-core players to compliment the guards this off-season. Meanwhile, fans and analysts are buzzing about the challenges ahead. The Mavericks are still stinging from the trade and have no interest in helping their rivals, especially after the public relations fall out. Luka Don Chitche has shown interest in reuniting with Big Man Daniel Gafford, but Dallas wants at least a first-round draft pick, plus a solid player in, return.

1:02The Lakers lack draft capital and have roster holes to fill. Looking forward, free agency looks tough with strict salary cap rules pushing teams toward extensions instead. Rees is solid, but no Kyrie Irving replacement, so matching Dallas's past success around Don Chitche seems like a long shot. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Headphones and a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com