Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks agree to stunning trade involving Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic

In a stunning turn of events, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks have reportedly agreed to a blockbuster trade involving two major NBA stars—Anthony Davis and Luka Dončić.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, this trade will see Davis, along with a 2029 first-round pick and Max Christie, head to the Mavericks, while Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris will be heading to the Lakers.

Jazz Get Involved in the Deal

Adding even more complexity to the trade, the Utah Jazz are also part of this deal.

They will receive Jalen Hood-Schifino from the Lakers, along with a 2025 second-round pick from the Mavericks and another 2025 second-round pick from the Lakers.

The Trade Reactions

Charania confirmed the authenticity of the trade, tweeting, “Yes, this is real,” acknowledging the shock and disbelief of fans who had a hard time believing the news.

Current Player Statuses

As for the players involved, Davis missed the Lakers’ win over the Knicks on Saturday due to an abdominal injury, while Christie played and contributed 15 points.

On the other side, Luka Dončić hasn’t played since Christmas Day after suffering a calf strain during a game against the Timberwolves.

Stay tuned for more details as the full implications of this trade begin to unfold.