Coach JJ Redick believes Morris, who was part of the Lakers’ 2019-20 NBA championship-winning team, is “very valuable” as a veteran leader on and off the court.

In a recent podcast appearance with his twin brother, Markieff Morris, a new addition to the Los Angeles Lakers, took a moment to heap praise on Austin Reaves. Reaves has quickly become one of the most crucial pieces of the Lakers' lineup.

Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris are headed to the Lakers, while Anthony Davis and Max Christie are going to the Dallas Mavericks in a trade so far-fetched and unexpected that fans initially thought that the credible news reporter Shams Charania,

With his championship experience and leadership, Morris continues to be a major part of the Lakers' championship aspirations.

In an emotional reunion against his former franchise, teammates and coaches, Dončić finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists.

When asked, Doncic and everyone else will play down the entire idea of revenge, but there is no doubt. Everyone knows what is going on. Doncic thought he would spend his entire career in Dallas and, on Feb. 2, unceremoniously had that rug (and tens of millions of dollars) pulled out from under him with a stunning trade to the Los Angeles Lakers.

New Lakers forward Markieff Morris is one of the people who have taken notice of Austin Reaves' continued improvement this season.

An injury denies Davis the chance to play in the teams’ first meeting since their shocking trade, but the 10-time All-Star gets a 2½-minute tribute video in the first quarter and a warm ovation.

Anthony Davis returned to Los Angeles for the first time since he was traded to the Mavericks on Feb. 2, but he won't be playing against the Lakers.

Tonight’s matchup marks the first encounter between Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks since the blockbuster trade occurred on Feb. 1. The Mavericks traded Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-rounder.

Luka Doncic will face the Mavericks for the first time since being traded to the Lakers, but Anthony Davis will not be available for Dallas.