Luka Doncic Traded to Lakers For Anthony Davis

Luka Doncic has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks in what is being described as one of the most shocking trades in NBA history. This blockbuster deal also involves the Utah Jazz and includes:

• Lakers Receiving: Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris.
• Mavericks Receiving: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick from the Lakers.
• Jazz Receiving: Jalen Hood-Schifino, a 2025 second-round pick from the Clippers, and a 2025 second-round pick from the Mavericks.

The trade was initiated by the Mavericks, who approached the Lakers with an offer for Doncic. The Lakers saw this as an opportunity to secure Doncic as the face of their franchise for the next decade, while the Mavericks aimed to build around Davis for immediate championship contention. This move has significant financial implications for Doncic, who was previously eligible for a five-year, $345 million supermax contract from Dallas but is no longer in that position due to the trade.