Luka Dončić Misses First Lakers Game Already Amid Departure Rumors: “He Never Wanted to Be a Laker”
The Los Angeles Lakers’ latest blockbuster move is already facing unexpected turbulence, as Luka Dončić was absent from his first scheduled game with the team. Amid swirling rumors about his dissatisfaction with the trade, a source close to the situation claims, “He never wanted to be a Laker.”
The Lakers’ acquisition of Dončić was one of the most talked-about trades in recent history, with fans eagerly anticipating how the Slovenian superstar would fit alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, just days after the move, Dončić was nowhere to be seen for his supposed Lakers debut, sparking concerns that the marriage between player and franchise may already be on shaky ground.
Reports suggest Dončić was never thrilled about leaving Dallas, a city he had called home since being drafted in 2018. He had repeatedly expressed his desire to bring a championship to the Mavericks, and sources indicate he was blindsided by the trade.
“Luka is loyal,” an insider revealed. “He built something special in Dallas, and deep down, he never wanted to leave. The idea of playing in L.A. doesn’t excite him the way it does for other players.”
With his absence already fueling speculation, questions now loom over whether Dončić will fully embrace his new team—or if this will turn into one of the most dramatic trade blunders in NBA history.
While the Lakers insist there’s no cause for alarm, fans are left wondering: Will Dončić ever truly wear the purple and gold with pride, or is this the beginning of a short-lived and turbulent chapter?
For now, the Lakers are without their biggest acquisition, and uncertainty reigns supreme.
