BREAKING: Lakers Acquire Luka Doncic For Anthony Davis In Insane Blockbuster Trade

Luka Doncic is a Los Angeles Laker while Anthony Davis will join the Dallas Mavericks in one of the craziest trades in NBA history.

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The NBA never sleeps. The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks by sending Anthony Davis to the Texas-based franchise. A trade that many believed wasn’t real when Shams Charania initially broke the news has now been confirmed by various sources and will go down as arguably one of the most shick trades in NBA history.

The full package includes Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris going to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick from the Lakers. The Utah Jazz are the third team involved and get second-round picks for absorbing Jalen Hood-Schifino’s contract.

Full details of the mega trade between the Lakers and Mavericks:

Lakers: Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris

Mavericks: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 LAL 1st

Jazz: Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2025 Clippers 2nd, 2025 Mavericks 2nd

The Mavericks reportedly made Doncic available in trade to the Lakers, according to Shams.

“The Mavericks approached the Lakers recently and offered Luka Doncic, sources tell ESPN. Lakers brass met and believed the 25-year-old Doncic has the ability to be the face of their franchise for the next decade while giving Anthony Davis a win-now move in Dallas.”

Mavericks GM Nico Harrison has already addressed why the Mavericks made this shocking move, prioritizing the defense Davis brings to the franchise.

“I believe that defense wins championships,” Mavs GM Nico Harrison told ESPN regarding his motivation to trade Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis. “I believe that getting an All-Defensive center and an All-NBA player with a defensive mindset gives us a better chance. We’re built to win now and in the future.”

This is a bonkers deal, as the Lakers have landed the next face of the franchise and a consistent MVP-caliber superstar while the Mavericks have to deal with an aging Anthony Davis, although it does improve their defense tremendously. 

As a Mavericks fan, I feel like someone has shot me in the chest. We imagined Luka to be the true successor to Dirk Nowitzki, winning MVPs and Finals MVPs for the franchise. But the front office has decided to move on from him without the star requesting a trade or indicating he wouldn’t stay with the franchise long-term.

Doncic is averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.8 assists this season. Davis is averaging 25.7 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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