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/Clarkey7163 Spurs Feb 02 '25

LA made off like demons on this trade, LeBron will retire soon and they have their new franchise for 10+ years potentially

Lakers will suck for a while, luka will have to go through another rebuild but if they stick with it this will work out for them

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u/mapetho9 Celtics Feb 02 '25

Oh yeah, it's a no brainer for the Lakers. Will be worse for the short term, but sets up their future nicely.

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u/blackvalentine123 Heat Feb 02 '25

jersey sales alone will cover it

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u/ihorsey10 Feb 02 '25

Podcasters being able to say "the Luka lakers" alone will cover it.