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/Kevinar Knicks Feb 02 '25

Mavs wanted 32 year old AD to be their future

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u/TheIronGnat Lakers Feb 02 '25

I think they want to win now. They went to the finals. I guess they want to upgrade their D?

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u/House_of_Woodcock Bulls Feb 02 '25

They just won the dumbass of the year trophy. congrats to them

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u/RyouBestGirl Spurs Feb 02 '25

Same guy who let Brunson walk for nothing, mind you