{
  "id": 5314570,
  "title": "Luka Doncic Reunion Rumors Heat Up as Lakers Consider Bringing 35-Year-Old Ex-Teammate to LA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/luka-doncic-reunion-rumors-heat-up-as-lakers-consider-bringing-35",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T11:29:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/luka-doncic-reunion-rumors-heat-112937247.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Lakers are seeking to bolster their team ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season by potentially acquiring Luka Doncic's former Dallas Mavericks teammate, Dwight Powell. The 35-year-old forward, who enjoyed a successful six-and-a-half year partnership with Doncic, remains unsigned as an unrestricted free agent. Powell's exceptional on-court chemistry and strong off-court bond with Doncic, forged over 389 games together, make him the most significant option for the Lakers. Other potential signings include Drew Eubanks, Bismack Biyombo, and Mason Plumlee, but Powell's experience playing alongside Doncic is deemed the most promising. Former Lakers player Trevor Ariza acknowledged the team's current championship potential is unclear, but emphasized Luka Doncic's pivotal role in shaping the franchise's future success.",
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to strengthen their roster around star guard Luka Doncic before the 2026-27 NBA season starts. After missing out on forward Jonathan Kuminga, the Lakers are linked to Doncic’s former teammate as a potential offseason acquisition. Dwight Powell, a 35-year-old big man, is reportedly the team’s last offseason acquisition. Powell [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "Lakers explore Dwight Powell as Luka Doncic reunion possibility.",
    "Powell and Doncic shared 389 games together in Dallas.",
    "Powell considered most promising option for Lakers."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}