Lakers propose trade to reunite Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving

The Los Angeles Lakers have put forward a trade proposal aiming to bring Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving together again. Under the proposal, the Lakers would send guard Austin Reaves to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Irving and a 2029 first-round pick. Reaves, recently signed to a four-year $185 million deal, would not be eligible for trade until mid-December. The deal highlights a shift in priorities for the Lakers, especially after the departure of LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers. The trade is marked by the contrasting ages and contract lengths of the players involved, favoring Dallas in the immediate term while offering the Lakers a second scoring option alongside Dončić.

• 7:04 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Trade Pitch Reunites Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving at Austin Reaves’ Expense