Luka Doncic became a Los Angeles Laker overnight in the most shocking trade in recent memory. There was virtually no buzz that Doncic was remotely available. The Dallas Mavericks' decision makers had made up their minds, though. They were out of the Luka Doncic business.

The Lakers received Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, while the Mavericks got Davis, Max Christie and the Lakers’ 2029 first-round draft pick. The Utah Jazz acquired Jalen Hood-Schifino, the Clippers’ 2025 second-round pick and the Mavericks’ 2025 second-round pick.

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a blockbuster move by landing Luka Doncic, reshaping their future around one of the NBA’s brightest young stars. And while