Luka Dončić’s shocking trade just over a month ago still feels like a midseason fever dream of the NBA season. But with Dončić’s new team, the Los Angeles Lakers, surging to the top of the Western Conference,

We're a month removed from the NBA trade deadline, which means it's time to take a way-too-soon look at some of the stars who changed jerseys. Brandon Ingram, who hasn't played yet for Toronto, isn't included for obvious reasons.

That has made the fan base somewhat conspiracy-minded. A notable theory that has sprung up amongst that fanbase in recent years is that opponents are so determined to beat them that injured players intentionally target Laker games for their returns.