Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sport
Blake Silverman

NBA World in Disbelief Over Star-Studded Lakers-Mavericks Trade

NBA LA (Organization) Laker Lakers Mavericks Anthony Davis Luka Dončić Shams Charania Luka Doncic Jalen HoodSchifino
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Davisduring the first half at Crypto.com Arena. | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Utter disbelief fell across waves of NBA followers as a league-altering trade hit their screens in the hush of the night.

Luka Dončić is headed to the Los Angeles Lakers, while Anthony Davis is on his way to the Dallas Mavericks in an unexpected blockbuster days before the NBA's Feb. 6 trade deadline. ESPN's Shams Charania first reported the trade which shook the whole league.

In full, the Mavericks sent Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Lakers for Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick. The Utah Jazz were also in the deal and received Jalen Hood-Schifino, a 2025 Clippers second-round pick (via the Lakers) and a 2025 Mavericks second-round pick.

The move was so unbelievable, Charania had to ensure the many NBA fans who get his posts straight to their phones that the deal was, in fact, real:

The full NBA world, including players, fans, media members and famous followers, took to social media to react to the surprise deal:

Out of nowhere, in debatably the most shocking move in NBA history, Luka Dončić is a Laker and the LeBron James-Anthony Davis duo is no more. Now, there's a new pair in L.A.

Luka and 'Bron.

More of the Latest Around the NBA


This article was originally published on www.si.com as NBA World in Disbelief Over Star-Studded Lakers-Mavericks Trade.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Prince estate blocks release of Netflix documentary by Oscar-winning director Ezra Edelman
Nine-hour film will not be seen, after ‘mutual agreement’ between estate and Netflix, with estate announcing plans for its own film
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Why courtrooms are the new catwalk: A$AP Rocky and the enduring appeal of court case chic
What you wear in the dock can make or break your case. Rihanna’s husband has opted for head-to-toe Saint Laurent
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Here’s how to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to scientists
As egg prices soar in the U.S., here’s how to make the most of your yolks
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Oh, no! It takes 162,335 minutes a year to maintain my health and wellbeing
When is anyone supposed to do anything? Bathing, stretching and cooking: the relentless grind of self-care consumes 112 days of my life each year
The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Diddy reacts as Kanye West shows support for rapper with new collaboration
The rapper unveiled a new clothing line collaboration while Diddy is incarcerated
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
I think this might be Netflix's most emotional trailer ever
Cobra Kai's ending is going to be huge
T3
T3
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play