When the Lakers traded for Luka Dončić in the wee hours of Feb. 2, the immediate thought was that it was a fake report. After a few minutes and confirmation, reality set in, and the next immediate question that swirled in the wake of perhaps the most shocking trade in NBA history was why would the Dallas Mavericks trade Dončić?

It's almost August. In the NBA, that means it's prime "muscle watch" season. This week, Luka Dončić, with an assist from Men's Health, joined the conversation.

The body, the publicity, the determined look in his eyes, the sweat reflecting the spotlights, it’s all part of Dončić’'s bigger plan.

5 takeaways: Luka Dončić to L.A., Anthony Davis to Dallas in stunning trade Two All-NBA players have been swapped for each other in the middle of the season in a blockbuster 3-team deal.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks as Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic trade debate sparks again after controversial list.

The Los Angeles Lakers could split up their superstar duo of LeBron James and Luka Dončić if they struggle to start the season.

BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN.

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to straddle the fence between building for a future with Luka Dončić and trying to win now with a core of Dončić and LeBron James. Also caught in the middle is 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht.

NBA superstar Luka Dončić will travel to Los Angeles this weekend for a Jordan Brand Tour and sign an extension with the Lakers, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

Luka is the Men's Health cover boy (which by itself is a crazy development) and looks amazing. What does this possibly mean for him and the Lakers?