The trade for Luka Doncic and immediate connection he made with LeBron James has transformed the Lakers into legitimate title contenders.

Bronny James will accomplish a new career milestone in the Los Angeles Lakers' season finale on Sunday. With the team resting its regular starters like LeBron James, Luka Dončić and others, head coach J.J. Redick gave the rookie the starting nod for the first time in his career.

Fortified by acquisitions of various degrees, the lords of the rings find themselves back in the hunt for title No. 5, leaving us wondering how deep LeBron James and Stephen Curry can pull from their respective reservoirs to make it to June — one more time.

Luka Dončić became the first NBA player in 12 years to sell more jerseys than Steph Curry and LeBron James in a season.

This matchup is almost certain to draw big TV ratings thanks to a trio of superstars in the Wolves' Anthony Edwards and the Lakers' LeBron James and Luka Dončić, not to mention the Hollywood celebs in the stands.