The Los Angeles Lakers hoped to get Austin Reaves back on the court against the New York Knicks. Will that be the case?

One year after completing one of the most shocking trades in NBA history to acquire Luka Doncic, the Lakers offered a midseason assessment.

Will the Los Angeles Lakers endure another successful trade season or be left pondering what could have been if they had elevated their aggression on the trade market? Although completing a small trade is the most likely scenario,

Proposed earth-shattering Luka Doncic Lakers trade lands Thunder's $100 million NBA Finals MVP originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the blockbuster Luka Doncic- Los Angeles Lakers trade.

NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night to spoil LeBron James' 32nd game at Madison Square Garden.

Luka Dončić (30 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists) and LeBron James (22 points, six assists) did their thing as usual. But fans and pundits alike lamented L.A.'s second-half struggles, among other disappointments:

New York Knicks release latest injury report ahead of Los Angeles Lakers matchup as lineup questions remain.

The Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is hyped for his former team's showdown against the New York Knicks.

Tyrese Maxey is eight years younger than Anthony Davis. VJ Edgecombe is a much higher-upside prospect than Max Christie. And a 2032 first-round pick from Philadelphia would convey when Luka is in his mid-30s and Joel Embiid is potentially retired.

WNBA star Caitlin Clark makes feelings about Lakers' Luka Doncic crystal clear originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Luka Doncic is must-see TV show at all times.

It's Lakers vs Knicks on Feb. 1 in the NBA. Here's how to watch, including time, channel and TV schedule.