From Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O’Neal to Pau Gasol, these trades have defined generations of Lakers ...

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Here's a look back at Los Angeles' storied history of continuously reloading by adding some of the biggest names in the NBA.

Luka Dončić made his highly anticipated debut with the Purple and Gold on Monday with 14 points against the Utah Jazz.

The Lakers acquired Luka Doncic and the Mavericks picked up Anthony Davis in one of the most stunning trades in NBA history.

"This is the Lakers—one of the best clubs in history. I'm excited to be here ... As such, it's easy to connect him with other monumental mid-career acquisitions in Lakers lore: Wilt Chamberlain, ...