In February, basketball fans were stunned to see that the Mavericks’ general manager, Nico Harrison, sent Doncic to the Lakers. This resulted in a trade between the two teams, bringing center forward Anthony Davis to the Mavericks.

Now that the Lakers have signed Ayton, and re-signed Jaxson Hayes as the backup, an NBA insider has given an update on where things stand on a possible trade between the two teams. More news: LeBron James Reportedly Wanted to Join Mavericks, Team Up With Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis

It was the Lakers who, eight years ago, gave center Thomas Bryant his first crack at the NBA, putting him into the lineup after acquiring him in a draft trade with the Jazz. Bryant's Lakers career did not last that long--he was gone after one season--but he came back to L.

Last summer, the only outside free agent the Los Angeles Lakers signed was Christian Koloko, a seven-footer who had been a second-round draft pick in 2022. He had missed all of the 2023-24 season due to a blood clot issue, and the Lakers, who badly needed center depth, signed him to a two-way contract.

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a series of roster moves amid NBA free agency.Find out why Eric Dixon could be a factor for the Lakers.The post Lakers Sign Award-Winning Leading Scorer Amid Series of Roster Movesappeared first on Heavy Sports.