Luka Doncic wasn't expected to finish the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Dallas Mavericks fans were fond of the 6-foot-6 Slovenian phenom during his 6.5-year tenure with the organization.

The star guard says ‘now is the time to process everything,’ from the shocking trade from Dallas to the early postseason exit to his next contract.

The Lakers are already on the lookout for an upgrade at the center spot. The subtraction of Anthony Davis and rescinded deal for Mark Williams left a glaring hole on the interior, which the Minnesota Timberwolves exploited at every opportunity during their first-round series triumph over this team.