In the blockbuster of the season, Luka Doncic is headed to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, per NBA insider Shams Charania.
In the mega deal, the Lakers will receive Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris. Los Angeles will then send Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick to the Mavericks.
Yes, this is real. Sources tell ESPN: Full trade:
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 2, 2025
- 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 https://t.co/bltojdTaQj
Utah is also involved, with the Jazz set to receive Jalen Hood-Schifino, a 2025 LA Clippers second round pick, and a 2025 Mavericks 2nd round pick.
Ironically, both Luka and Davis are currently out recovering from injuries. AD has been out for the last two games due to an abdominal strain, while Doncic has been out of commission due to a calf injury.
Davis, acquired by the Lakers in 2019, is a 2020 NBA champion with the Lakers. He leads the Lakers this season in points, rebounds, blocks, and steals as he averages 25.7 points, 11.9 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 2.1 blocks.
The Mavericks are set to be his third NBA team after the Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans.
Meanwhile, Luka has only played 22 games this season but is averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 2.0 steals.
Luka led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals last season.
