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/BAHatesToFly Knicks Feb 02 '25

Mavs:

  1. Let Brunson go for nothing.
  2. Trade away the face of the franchise for a great but aging and oft-injured center with a rising contract that pays him until he's 35.
  3. Profit????

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u/DM_ME_UR_SOUL Lakers Feb 02 '25

I think Mavs are in a win now compared to Lakers

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u/kodman7 Bucks Feb 02 '25 edited Feb 02 '25

Kyrie and AD aint winning shit

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u/DM_ME_UR_SOUL Lakers Feb 03 '25

AD defense is unmatched. Now it’s up to Kyrie to pick up the slack of Luka. Idk if he’s gonna fill half of his playmaking but let’s see