Former Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks point guard Nick Van Exel played 13 seasons in the NBA, during which he became one of the quickest and most explosive scoring and passing guards in the league.

Four different teams made high-profile trades or lost superstars right before the NBA draft lottery and then surprisingly won it.

Dec 15, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania recently addressed Giannis Antetokounmpo's interest in moving away from the Milwaukee Bucks. While several teams have been presented as potential trade destinations, Charania discarded the Los Angeles Lakers while discussing the matter on "Up and Adams".

Luka Doncic riled up the entire NBA realm back in early 2025. With the trade window about to close, the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a stunner. Doncic was traded from the Mavericks to the Lakers in an exchange that nobody expected.

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 117-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. Anthony Edwards led the charge with 30 points, including 16 during a pivotal third-quarter run that shifted the game's momentum.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took time to mention Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton on Tuesday. Haliburton led the Pacers past the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-105 victory.