While the entire NBA world was busy with the Jimmy Butler fiasco, things got really interesting with the Los Angeles Lakers. Sending shockwaves around the NBA world, Luka Doncic joined forces with LeBron James. And in return, Anthony Davis will now don the Dallas Mavericks from now on. Along with Doncic, Markieff Morris and Maxi Kleber will also be a part of the Lakers’ roster from now on.
On the contrary, as per Shams Charania, the Lakers have sent Max Christie and a 2029 first round pick to the Mavericks. Now, while nobody saw the departure of Davis from the Lakers coming , it should be noted that he was pushing for strengthening of the squad. However, as per the reports from Charania, none of the players knew about the trade taking place. Infact, LeBron James too, was completely in the dark about the shocking move.
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 @ShamsCharania. Three-team deal that includes Utah. pic.twitter.com/joU6bXqnBJ
— ESPN (@espn) February 2, 2025
However, now that the deal has been finalized, let’s have a look at how exactly the Lakers’ current roster stands.
Projected starting five
• Luka Donic
• Austin Reaves
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• Rui Hachimura
• LeBron James
• Jason Hayes
Key reserves
• Dorian Finney-Smith
• Dalton Knect
• Maxi Kleber
• Jarred Vanderbilt
• Gabe Vincent
What Is The Outcome Of Anthony Davis-Luka Doncic Trade?
The Los Angeles Lakers have always been a team that looks for some solid star power. And while LeBron James is 40 at the moment, the question of who the next star would be lingered. Now, playing second fiddle to James, Anthony Davis was surely a bright prospect for the Lakers. Unfortunately, he was perhaps not the star power that Lakers were looking for.
On the contrary, 25-year-old Luka Doncic has all the potential to become the next LeBron James. Clearly, this is a huge win for the Lakers. With Doncic being a master of pick-and-roll, things are expected to get better for the purple and gold brigade. Moreover, with the star power Doncic possesses, he is expected to bring in more superstar trades for the Lakers.
Feb. 1, 2008: Kobe's Lakers make a blockbuster trade for Pau Gasol
— ESPN Los Angeles (@ESPNLosAngeles) February 2, 2025
Feb. 1, 2025: LeBron's Lakers make a blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic
A memorable day in #LakeShow history pic.twitter.com/j5Zk71kHTH
On the contrary, the Dallas Mavericks fans are furious. They cannot put it together why the franchise chose to let go of Doncic, who led the team to the NBA Finals recently. Overall, the trade has shaken up the NBA community. It now remains to be seen what happens next.
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