The Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade is shocking, franchise-altering and bizarre
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 “where were you when?” moments. Finding out Michael Jackson died. The American presidency being called for Donald Trump in 2016. And any true NBA fan will remember where they were on the evening of 1 February 2025. I was waiting in line for a drink at a bar in Los Angeles when a friend tapped me on the shoulder and asked: “Have you seen this fake Shams tweet?”
The tweet, as it turns out, was real, as unbelievable as it still may be. The Dallas Mavericks have, indeed, traded Luka Dončić, the 25-year-old who was supposed to be the face of the franchise for years to come, to the Los Angeles Lakers. In return, they will get the man who was supposed to lead the Lakers for the next five years or so, 31-year-old Anthony Davis. There are a few more players involved in the trade (who will be discussed below), and even a third team in the Utah Jazz to help facilitate the deal. But for all intents and purposes, this was the most dramatic case possible of bona fide top 10-superstar musical chairs.
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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 - 7h -
Lakers trade Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic in shocking NBA blockbuster with Mavericks and Jazz
Luka Doncic will be teaming up with LeBron James with this shocking deal days before the trade deadlineCBS Sports - 4h -
Luka Doncic trade winners and losers: Lakers GM takes victory lap, Mavs have short window with Anthony Davis
We're evaluating the fallout from one of the most shocking trades in NBA historyCBS Sports - 9h -
Grading the trade: Who won the Luka Dončić-for-Anthony Davis swap?
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.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
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 - 10h -
Lakers trade Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic: Social media reaction shows NBA stars were just as surprised as us
Dirk Nowitzki, Jalen Brunson and others are shockedCBS Sports - 15h -
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 - 15h -
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 - 16h -
Blockbuster in the West! Lakers trade AD for Luka Dončić in shocking deal
LA beat the New York Knicks on Saturday, then made one of the most stunning swaps in NBA history by moving Anthony Davis for the Mavs' 25-year-old star.Yahoo Sports - 17h
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