The Luka Doncic trade remains an unbelievable calamity. The Dallas Mavericks gave up on a franchise superstar at 25 years old, despite just coming off a run to the NBA Finals, and gave him to the Los Angeles Lakers basically for free.

Luka Dončić's efforts to help sell prospective targets on the Los Angeles Lakers has eased some of the fears about the five-time All-Star's future in Southern California, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

Just months ago, questions swirled about whether Luka Doncic would truly commit to a long-term future with the Los Angeles Lakers. But according to NBA insider Marc Stein, that narrative is quickly fading.