With his championship experience and leadership, Morris continues to be a major part of the Lakers' championship aspirations.

In his second stint with the Lakers, Markieff Morris has assumed a much different, but still impactful, role with the team.

The Lakers' players would love to see a trade that bolsters the roster, but they acknowledge that most moves are complex and expensive.

After the Lakers and Mavericks agreed to the deal late Saturday night, sources told ESPN that Pelinka made three calls in quick succession: a joint call with Davis and Lakers coach JJ Redick ... and ...

AD is also close with Kyrie Irving, Nico Harrison, Jason Kidd and Jared Dudley ... It will be interesting to see how coach JJ Redick lines up following the big trade.

After the Lakers and Mavericks agreed to the deal late Saturday night, sources told ESPN that Pelinka made three calls in quick succession: a joint call with Davis and Lakers coach JJ Redick ...