NBA Executives Believe Luka Doncic Deal Was A Gift To The Lakers — And Now They Will Pay The Price originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The Los Angeles Lakers ’ blockbuster acquisition of Luka Doncic sent shockwaves across the NBA, not just because of the sheer magnitude of the player involved, but because of how easy it seemed.

The Los Angeles Lakers saw jaws dropping on the floor when they played out the Luka Doncic trade earlier this year. While many didn’t see this coming and were taken aback, some are calling Doncic a ‘gift’ to the Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a trade to acquire Deandre Ayton from the Portland Trail Blazers, potentially sending Rui Hachimura and other assets in return. Ayton's strengths as a pick-and-roll player,