Report: Doncic to Lakers, Davis to Mavericks in blockbuster NBA trade
MANILA, Philippines — Call him Laker Luka.
Superstar Luka Doncic has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Sunday afternoon (Manila time).
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.
In a deal that caught everyone by surprise, Doncic was dealt from the Mavericks to the Lakers, teaming him up with LeBron James.
In exchange, the Mavericks will also be reportedly be receiving Max Christie and a 2029 first round pick of the Lakers.
Los Angeles, meanwhile, will also get Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris.
The Utah Jazz was also part of the deal, receiving Jalen Hood-Schifino, a 2025 second round pick by the Los Angeles Clippers and a 2025 second round pick by Dallas.
Yes, this is real. Sources tell ESPN: 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 https://t.co/bltojdTaQj
Earlier in the day, the Clippers traded PJ Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick and cash to the Jazz for Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills.
The 25-year-old Doncic is averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game. He will be teaming up with James, who is currently averaging 23.8 markers, 9.0 dimes and 7.5 boards a contest at 40 years old.
Davis, meanwhile, will be teaming up with Dallas guard Kyrie Irving, a new, intriguing tandem. The big man is averaging 25.7 points, 11.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He has missed the past two games due to an injury.
Last season, Doncic led the Mavs to the 2024 NBA Finals, but they lost in five games against the Boston Celtics.
The Lakers are currently at fifth place in the Western Conference with a 28-19 win-loss record, while Dallas is eighth with a 26-23 slate.
According to Charania, the Mavericks supposedly offered Doncic recently.
The Mavericks approached the Lakers recently and offered Luka Doncic, sources tell ESPN. Lakers brass met and believed the