CONDITIONS:

Lakers and LeBron agree that acquiring "complementary pieces" for Luka-AR duo is the best option for the squad.

With Eastern Conference so open, Knicks are considering an all-in trade to win this year if OG and Mitchell Robinson suffer multiple injuries through February (here, AD is like Russian roulette; if it goes well, it's a big W, otherwise...).

Dallas will receive KAT as the most valuable player (who could also increase in value to acquire first-round draft picks) among the various offers received before the trade deadline. In addition, KAT brings shooting, rebounding, and availability to play games, aspects that are highly demanded in Dallas today.

STARTING FIVE:

LAKERS:

• PG: Luka Dončić

• SG: Austin Reaves

• SF: OG Anunoby

• PF: Rui Hachimura

• C: Mitchell Robinson / DeAndre Ayton

KNICKS:

• PG: Jalen Brunson

• SG: Josh Hart / Landry Shamet

• SF: Mikal Bridges

• PF: LeBron James

• C: Anthony Davis (isn't in a position to request to be a PF)

MAVS:

• PG: Brandon Williams (Kyrie Irving)

• SG: Max Christie

• SF: Cooper Flagg

• PF: Karl-Anthony Towns

• C: Daniel Gafford / Dereck Lively II