The Knicks’ first loss in six games could prove doubly costly. LeBron James recorded a triple-double Saturday night in what potentially could be his final career game at Madison Square Garden, and the Knicks couldn’t overcome an injury to two-way forward OG Anunoby as their five-game winning streak came to an end with a 128-112 loss to the Lakers.

According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, the impetus for this is Los Angeles acquiring Luka Dončić with Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round draft pick.

Jan 30, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) holds the ball as Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) defends in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images