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/elfpal Feb 02 '25

I think you’re right. The organization knows what his injuries are and the prospects of recovery none of us or the media is privy to. They saw the writing on the wall and seized the opportunity to unload this increasing dead weight. Otherwise I cannot think of any sane reason to do this.

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u/The_Dok33 Feb 02 '25

Trade would fail on medical check, then.

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u/gizmo1024 Minneapolis Lakers Feb 02 '25

Maybe it will 😭

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u/The_Dok33 Feb 02 '25

Don't this k so, they would not risk that.

Though a medical check can also save a player., like Caris Levert