While he was initially shocked over the trade that sent him to Los Angeles in early February, he has seemingly gotten over those emotions. According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, he has given several signals that he intends to stay with the Lakers long term, including his assistance in recruiting center Deandre Ayton and now guard Marcus Smart.

Lakers star Luka Dončić made a direct recruiting pitch to Marcus Smart this week that resonated with the veteran guard, league sources tell @TheSteinLine, after Smart's agent Jason Glushon was granted permission by the Wizards to explore potential post-buyout landing spots. https://t.co/x30X5xOpMR

Luka Doncic expressed a dream he wants to accomplish with the Lakers, which will bring championship hopes to the team's fans.

With a determined mindset, Luka Doncic is entering a defining season in Los Angeles. The 25-year-old star, now in his second year with the team, will likely lead the franchise into a new era of success.

Dallas Mavericks fans might want to look away. Even after landing Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, a move only possible by trading away Luka Doncic, the trade with the Los Angeles Lakers is still a sore spot.

Luka Doncic Says His Goal In Los Angeles Is Simple: “Bring Championships To The City” originally appeared on Fadeaway World.

While Luka Doncic hasn’t directly addressed his future with the franchise this summer — time he’s spent in Europe putting together an all-time revenge glow-up — his actions behind the scenes crystalize why the Lakers are confident with how things stand.