There were mixed feelings galore surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers after they finalized an expectation-defying trade with the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Jubilation filled fans, as they envisioned the kind of transcendent effect the 25-year-old superstar guard could have on the franchise in the long term.

Following the Lakers' 122-97 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, JJ Redick spoke with the media to share an injury update on Doncic. Redick revealed that Doncic may make his Lakers debut on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers , per Lakers Nation .

Although JJ Redick and Tyronn Lue are opposing coaches in Los Angeles’ crosstown NBA rivalry, they’re firmly in agreement that Luka Doncic and LeBron James will form a dynamite pairing for the Lakers.