Lakers trade report involving Luka Doncic reveals franchise's ultimate plan originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers must decide how they want to attack this year’s trade season.

Luka Doncic led all scorers with 29 points and six assists, while LeBron James added 26 points and Deandre Ayton chipped in 20 points and 13 rebounds, pacing a Lakers squad that jumped out to an 18-point lead before the Suns rallied late.