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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The Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade is shocking, franchise-altering and very, very odd
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Luka Doncic to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavs in blockbuster trade, AP source says
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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 - 12h
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