Recent developments surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers reveal that LeBron James advocated for Markieff Morris' inclusion in the trade that brought Luka Doncic to Los Angeles. While this contradicts earlier reports stating that James had no knowledge of the trade negotiations until they were finalized, it highlights the strong relationship between Morris and Doncic, which could ease Doncic's transition. Morris, who previously played for the Lakers during their 2020 championship run, has had a modest role in his second stint with the team, averaging 4.7 points and 1.6 rebounds in limited minutes this season.