Dallas Mavericks’ new star Anthony Davis revealed how he has maintained his friendship with LeBron James following his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers as part of the NBA trade involving Luka Doncic.

It's been weeks since the blockbuster move that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, and the world is still trying to make sense of its seismic implications. For Davis, there's one thing that hasn't changed following his life-altering departure from the Los Angeles Lakers: his relationship with LeBron James.

The trade of Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks continues to reverberate throughout the NBA.

But just because so much is left unsettled between now and this summer doesn't mean teams aren't preparing for it. On the contrary: Most, if not all, the focus of NBA front offices over the next few weeks will be split between getting final looks at the college prospects participating in March Madness and beginning preparations for free agency and trade season.

Leonard scores 31 points and the Clippers overwhelm Brooklyn, 132-100, for their 10th win in 12 games as they fight to hold on to sixth place in the Western Conference.

Lakers coach JJ Redick gave the Pacers credit on Thursday. "Frankly, they don't ever, ever get talked about enough nationally," the first-year coach said. " They're a phenomenal basketball team. [Head coach] Rick [Carlisle] is a phenomenal coach.

Luka Doncic sends a full-court pass to LeBron James, who drives along the baseline for a jam for the Lakers.

LeBron James tipped in the game-winning layup as time expired, giving the Los Angeles Lakers a 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis on Wednesday. James, who didn't connect on a field goal until the fourth quarter,

The Lakers had to get lucky to win Wednesday against Indiana, and a thought by Luka Doncic played a big part in that luck.