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, along with a first-round draft pick from Lakers.

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