Inside the Lakers’ growing doubts about their Luka Dončić trade: defensive flaws, shaky chemistry, and a front office facing a $200M gamble. Can they salvage this blockbuster deal?

The Los Angeles Lakers and visiting Charlotte Hornets will return from the All-Star break earlier than previously planned when the teams meet for a make-up game Wednesday.

In less than two months, former Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is returning to town. But before that, the Mavericks are scheduled to visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 25. Since the shocking trade earlier this month,