The NBA experienced shockwaves when news broke that Luka Doncic had been traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers . On the East Coast, it was past midnight into Sunday morning when Shams had to confirm his own tweet and say it was real and actually happening.

Lakers fans are excited about the prospect of Luka Doncic being the face of the franchise for many years, but he needs to sign an extension soon.

Miles Bridges scored 29 points, LaMelo Ball added 27 and the Charlotte Hornets stunned LeBron James and former Dallas Maverick Luka Doncic with a 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.

Tickets to the Saturday night showdown are a hot commodity. SeatGeek offers the cheapest tickets, with general admission starting at $110. Physical seats start at $174 on StubHub. Tickets are also offered on Vivid Seats and Ticketmaster.

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

On Wednesday night, the Charlotte Hornets marched into Hollywood and took down Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Hornets left LA with a 100-97 victory, behind LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges combining for 56 points with ten made threes.

The Charlotte Hornets head to the Mile High City to take on the Denver Nuggets for their second game in two days. LaMelo Ball was welcomed back from injury last night with 27 points and a Hornets win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

We've got another exciting interconference contest on Thursday's NBA schedule coming out of the NBA All-Star Break as the Denver Nuggets will host the Charlotte Hornets. Denver is 36-19 overall and 19-8 at home,