No way—Luka Doncic is heading to the Lakers! In a jaw-dropping NBA trade, the Dallas Mavericks have sent their franchise star, Luka Doncic, along with Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, to Los Angeles in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. And just when you thought things couldn’t get crazier, the Utah Jazz jumped in too, snagging Jalen Hood-Schifino and two 2025 second-round picks from the Clippers and Mavs.
This is massive.
Mavs GM Nico Harrison broke it down, explaining why they made the shocking call to move on from Doncic: “I believe that defense wins championships. Getting an All-Defensive center and an All-NBA player with a defensive mindset gives us a better chance. We’re built to win now and in the future.”
I mean, what?! Trading Luka, one of the best offensive players in the league, for Davis, who—when healthy—is a defensive monster? This changes everything.
Fans are already losing their minds over this blockbuster. Both Luka and AD are absolute game-changers, and this trade just flipped the NBA landscape upside down. How will Luka fit alongside LeBron? Can AD take the Mavs to the next level? And what’s Utah really cooking with this move?
One thing’s for sure—this season just got a whole lot more interesting. Buckle up, because this is gonna be wild.
Nov 10, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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