According to one reporter, Lakers executive Rob Pelinka was set to give up a bigger package for Luka Doncic, but he negotiated down the price.

The Lakers GM made his first statement on the blockbuster deal that sent Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a future first-round pick to Dallas.

The Luka Dončić deal originally included multiple first-round picks, Dalton Knecht, and more, but was chiseled down after Rob Pelinka was able to convince Nico Harrison that