The Luka Doncic trade never happens with Mark Cuban still being the majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks. That much is plain and simple. The Los Angeles Lakers will never have to think about living in that reality, but others have given it some thought recently.
Sam Quinn, Brad Botkin, and Jasmyn Wimbish teamed up for a thorough list featuring 25 of the biggest 'What ifs' from the last 25 years of the NBA. The Lakers made several appearances throughout.
The vetoed Chris Paul trade had its usual appearance. A conversation about the different timeline that could exist if Kobe Bryant answered the calls of Kevin Garnett was also in the mix.