The Athletic's Jovan Buha reported on his podcast, Buha's Block, that the Lakers also expressed interest in Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren. However, their overtures were rebuffed, with Buha suggesting that the Lakers might revisit this potential deal in the summer.

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic hit deep 3-pointers and fearlessly drove for layups. He flung a ridiculous behind-the-head assist to Austin Reaves. Doncic stared at the Dallas Mavericks’ bench a few times,