NBA Trade Idea Gives Lakers' LeBron James, Luka Doncic New All-Star Teammate originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers were the third seed in the Western Conference this season. They faced the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs and had home-court advantage in the best-of-seven series.

It was far from an ideal result, but if the Lakers can put a couple of more solid pieces around Dončić, James and Austin Reaves, they should be among the top contenders in the W

Don Nelson never coached the Los Angeles Lakers. But he has got Luka Doncic’s back. The longtime NBA coach and Basketball Hall of Famer announced his support of the Lakers’ forward while receiving the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award prior to Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on Sunday night.