BREAKING: Luka Doncic shockingly traded to the Lakers for Anthony Davis

In one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, Luka Doncic is headed to the Lakers.

Dec 12, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

In one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, the Dallas Mavericks are moving on from Luka Doncic in a monster player swap, sending him to the Los Angeles Lakers, per Shams Charania of ESPN. In return, the Mavericks are receiving Anthony Davis.

This is a three-team trade, with Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris going to the Lakers, Jalen Hood-Schifino and two 2025 picks to the Utah Jazz, and Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick going to the Mavericks.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots the ball against former Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The timing of this is shocking. Doncic was supposed to return from a calf strain within the next week or so, but the Mavericks decided to move on from him and send him to the Lakers for a 31-year-old, often injured star and just one future first-round pick. Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis could be a fun future tandem, but this is an insane move.

BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Three-team deal that includes Utah.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 2, 2025

Doncic had spent the first six and a half seasons of his career in Dallas, as they made a draft night trade to acquire him on the night of the 2018 NBA Draft, and was off to a legendary pace in his NBA career, making five All NBA First-Teams, and entered the season as the MVP favorite. He also helped the Mavericks to the NBA Finals last season while playing through injuries.

Yes, this is real. Sources tell ESPN: Full trade:

- 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 https://t.co/bltojdTaQj

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 2, 2025

More will come to MavericksGameday.com as more is announced.

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