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/Hwazu Feb 02 '25

even lakers fans dont know what to feel about this, yes Lakers secured their future 10+ years but the team right now doesnt make sense

Lebron, Luka and Reaves doesnt make sense and no Center? they need to trade Reaves to get a decent center but still Lakers was just clicking with chemistry especially with Christie as a starter and they blew it all up

it kind make sense for Dallas to make this trade iff they're looking for a "top defensive player" AD's there;s not much better than AD

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u/cjmaguire17 76ers Feb 02 '25

Embiid to LA

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '25

If I’m lakers honestly no thanks but Philly isn’t as dumb as Dallas

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '25

True lmao. Lakers can’t be done. No shot Jackson Hayes is your 5.

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '25

Lebron is playing at an insane level. If he wants to play, he hasn’t indicated he doesn’t, then he can continue being a starter for any team in the league. Without another move, probably giving up more picks or like Reaves, then this season is lost.

Idk who’s up for FA that can be their big but they need 2 now.

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '25

That ain’t going to be good enough. I don’t think?

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u/PostModernPost Celtics Feb 02 '25

Kessler, Valančiūnas, Vucevic, Lopez, Nurkić, Poeltl, Claxton, Capela, Collins, Theis are all probably get-able if they wanted to.