Uncover Luka Dončić's reaction to the trade, as he rises above rumors and negative speculation to express gratitude for his time in Dallas.

Doncic also shut down rumors that have surfaced since the trade, including an unfounded claim from the Mavericks. Per ESPN's Tim McMahon, Dallas had 'major concerns' about his conditioning 'issues' and making a commitment to a supermax contract extension this summer.

We know that the Lakers have been looking to add a center in the trade market even before trading away Anthony Davis. The team has been linked to Jonas Valanciunas since the summer, and that need becomes higher than ever now. Perplexity liked other targets better, chief among them Myles Turner.