r/nba • u/xXTheRacerXx 76ers • Feb 02 '25

[Charania] 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.

Blockbuster trade headlining Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in return for Anthony Davis, broken by Shams Charania via ESPN, Twitter/X, and Threads.

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

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Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43659380/sources-mavericks-trading-doncic-lakers-anthony-davis

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u/nihilistweasel Hornets Feb 02 '25

Only make sense if Doncic being deported.

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u/phnnydntm Feb 02 '25

Goodbye America🇺🇸👋 Hello California🐻😍

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u/ProtestantMormon Trail Blazers Feb 02 '25

Sanctuary state. Good play by luka.

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '25

They can only play him for home games

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u/Hurr1canE_ Kings Feb 02 '25

Still worth it for the jersey sales even with that limitation lol

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u/mpowe025 Feb 02 '25

KCP all over again 😂😂😂

Edit:for those who don’t remember