You can’t have any preferences for whom to trade if you’re not on the team. The Lakers have been at the forefront of trade rumors. While grabbing a big-name player would be a huge win for the Lakers, let’s not forget about their role players. These guys often fly under the radar, but they can step up in major ways. Well this was the general sentiment as it felt like Rob Pelinka would never make a trade even after Anthony Davis’ public outcry for a center.
While the Lakers had been fixated on bringing in a center, let’s not forget they’re were also lacking playmaking since D’Angelo Russell’s departure. Shake Milton and Bronny James on ball handling duties? We all saw how that went against the Sixers. Looks like they got a guard but they lost a center.
In one of the most jaw-dropping moves in recent memory, the Lakers are sending Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks. In exchange, they’re bringing in Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. And it doesn’t stop there—the Utah Jazz will also get Jalen Hood-Schifino, a 2025 second-round pick from the Clippers, and another second-round pick from Dallas.
Apparently the Mavericks approached the Lakers with an offer to trade Luka Doncic, sources say. Maybe leading them to a finals isn’t enough. The Lakers being the iconic team they are decided to get a iconic star for the next decade. What led Dallas to trade him? His conditioning issues. Plus the Mavs weren’t ready for thelooming supermax contract extension this summer, according to sources shared with ESPN’s Tim MacMahon.
Talk about a bold move! The Lakers are putting all their chips in on Doncic, one of the most exciting young players in the game. It’s a huge gamble, but if it pays off, they could be set for years to come. What do you think—will this trade work out for LA?
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