For the Lakers, there is nothing but upside in swapping Davis for Dončić. For the Mavericks, the only way this trade is defensible is if Davis delivers a title this season.
Grading the trade: Who won the Luka Dončić-for-Anthony Davis swap?
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Luka Doncic trade grades: Lakers get 'A+' as they solve future, why Mavs fail despite landing Anthony Davis
The Doncic-AD deal will shake up the NBA for years to comeCBS Sports - 52m -
The Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade is shocking, franchise-altering and very, very odd
Two of the best players in the NBA are reportedly swapping teams. The Mavericks could benefit this year but the Lakers look winners in the long-term. Every lifetime, you get to experience a few ...The Guardian - 4h -
The Lakers Acquired Superstar Luka Doncic in a Trade for Anthony Davis
The stunning move sends Doncic, a five-time N.B.A. All-Star, to L.A. and Davis to the Dallas Mavericks.The New York Times - 4h -
Plaschke: Is LeBron James next? Trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic is a great first step
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Luka Doncic trade winners and losers: Lakers GM takes victory lap, Mavs have short window with Anthony Davis
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Luka Doncic to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavs in blockbuster trade, AP source says
Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last season.NBC News - 7h -
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Lakers land Luka Dončić from Mavericks in blockbuster trade involving Anthony Davis
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired star guard Luka Doncic in a stunning trade that sees Anthony Davis heading to the Dallas Mavericks, according to reports from ESPN.CBS News - 12h -
Mavs’ Luka Dončić headed to Lakers in blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis
Dončić and Davis switching teams in major swap Utah Jazz also reportedly involved in trade Luka Dončić led Dallas to the NBA finals last season. Anthony Davis won a championship with the Los ...The Guardian - 13h
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