Luka Dončić Praises Lakers’ Key Signings Following LeBron’s Departure
Source: basketnews.com
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić has expressed his enthusiasm for the club’s recent transfer moves following the departure of forward LeBron James, according to The Athletic.
Dončić believes the team has taken all his preferences into account regarding the roster. The Lakers maintained regular communication with Luka despite the time zone differences, as the Slovenian spent the summer in Europe.
Los Angeles secured guard Austin Reaves with a substantial four-year maximum contract worth $185 million. Dončić had expressed a strong desire to have Reaves as his teammate for the coming years. In addition, the Lakers bolstered their squad in the free agent market by signing Sandro Mamukelashvili to a four-year, $52 million deal, Collin Sexton on a two-year, $19 million contract, and Quentin Grimes for four years at $60 million. Furthermore, the Lakers finalized a four-year, $130 million contract with center Walker Kessler following a trade with the Utah Jazz, fulfilling Dončić’s request to strengthen the frontcourt.