In a seismic development that could reshape the NBA landscape, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić has officially requested a trade following a behind-the-scenes fallout with head coach JJ Redick, according to league sources.
Dončić, who was acquired last offseason in a stunning trade deal, was expected to be the cornerstone of the Lakers’ future. But sources inside the organization say Luka has grown increasingly frustrated with Redick’s system, play-calling, and what he perceives as a lack of championship-level structure.
“Luka respects JJ as a former player and basketball mind,” said a close associate of Dončić. “But he believes the coaching in L.A. isn’t matching the organization’s win-now expectations—and he’s not willing to waste another prime year.”
Tensions reportedly boiled over during a postgame meeting following a loss to the Warriors, in which Dončić questioned Redick’s late-game decisions. The exchange became heated, and teammates had to step in to de-escalate.
Fan reaction has been immediate and intense, with #TradeLuka, #FireRedick, and #LakersInChaos all trending within minutes of the leak. The Lakers front office is said to be in emergency meetings, evaluating whether to support their young coach—or do whatever it takes to keep their superstar happy.
Insiders say teams like the Heat, Celtics, and Thunder are already preparing aggressive trade offers, should the Lakers explore moving Dončić.
If true, this could become one of the biggest controversies in Lakers history since the Kobe-Shaq split.
