I miss him so much,” Doncic told reporters while still on the Mavs ahead of a game against Finney-Smith’s then-team, the Brooklyn Nets. “I know at some point, we’re gonna play again, for sure. That’s my guy.

Conversely, while James' future in L.A. still remains up in the air, it's expected that Doncic will re-sign with the team, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The Lakers can offer Doncic a four-year, $229 million extension on Aug. 2, or he can sign a three-year, $165 million extension with a 2028 player option.

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the most stunning trades in recent NBA history by acquiring Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline this past season.