The entire NBA community was buzzing in disbelief on Saturday night following an absolutely jaw-dropping trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Mavericks are sending Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a coveted 2029 first-round pick. This blockbuster deal also involves the Utah Jazz stepping in as a third team.
The stunning trade shocked the NBA world, and in a surprising twist, new information has emerged. According to Sam Amick from The Athletic, the Mavericks reached out to another NBA team nearly two weeks ago to discuss the possibility of trading Doncic for a star player. However, that team ultimately rejected the offer.
“League sources say there was at least one team besides the Lakers that was approached by Dallas nearly two weeks ago about the prospect of swapping Dončić for another star. That bid was turned down, but the message sent in the process had been clear: There was trouble brewing in Dallas. And the Lakers, in the end, were the ones who reaped the benefits,” Sam Amick wrote in his recent reports.
REPORT: The Mavericks “approached at least one other team” about trading away Luka Doncic, but that other team declined, per @sam_amick
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 2, 2025
What on earth is going on 👀 pic.twitter.com/CjGWNQPBf1
The Lakers are currently in fifth place, while the Mavericks hold the eighth spot in the Western Conference standings. It’s going to be thrilling to watch how this trade impacts the standings for both teams as the 2024-25 NBA season unfolds.
Social Media Weighs In On Sam Amick’s Report About Doncic-Davis Trade
Sam Amick’s fresh insight on the Doncic-Davis trade absolutely lit up social media after Legion Hoops dropped the news on X (formerly Twitter). The comments section was a wild ride as fans fired off their theories about which team turned Doncic down. Plus, a bunch of fans threw out names of different teams that the Mavericks might have tried to negotiate with for a possible Doncic trade. The speculation was buzzing.
I wonder who the other team is. Any guesses? 👀
— JBond (@jbondwagon) February 2, 2025
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The only team that would not consider Luka is Denver. I can't think of another team.
— dsnmclvc (@dsnmclvc) February 2, 2025
A team DECLINED? Nah dawg smt else gotta be going on
— Jahmeir D. ✭ (@JDCowboys2) February 2, 2025
Boston – Tatum
— SameBoat (@FOREVERBOATS) February 2, 2025
Bucks – Giannis
Thunder – Shai
Nuggets – Jokic
Spurs – Wemby
Warriors – Steph
Wolves – Ant? maybe
Those are the only teams that would have said no. And before yall say anything, Warriors say no because they respect tf outta Steph to not get his approval.
Probably the Spurs for Wemby
— Buttcrack Sports (@ButtCrackSports) February 2, 2025
There is definitely something we don’t know about this whole thing
— clips🛸 (@ClipsIverson) February 2, 2025
Doncic is currently out of action because of an injury he sustained during the Christmas Day game. Fans are buzzing with excitement at the thought of him teaming up with LeBron James on the court.
