Report: Lakers complete massive deal to acquire Doncic from Mavericks for Davis
The Los Angeles Lakers have completed a massive three-team trade to acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis and more, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
Source 2: Fred Katz (The Athletic)
I can confirm Shams Charania was not hacked. Sources say the Lakers are acquiring Luka Doncic in a trade that will send Anthony Davis to Dallas.)
BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired Luka Doncic, sources confirm to The Athletic.
LA is sending Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick to the Mavericks for Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris in a three-team deal involving the Jazz.
The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and a 2029 first-round pick in a blockbuster deal, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Saturday night.
Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris are also heading to the Lakers while Max Christie heads to Dallas, sources said.
"I believe that defense wins championships," Mavs general manager Nico Harrison told ESPN's Dave McMenamin regarding his motivation to trade Doncic for Davis. "I believe that getting an All-Defensive center and an All-NBA player with a defensive mindset gives us a better chance. We're built to win now and in the future."
The Utah Jazz, the third team in the deal, are receiving Lakers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino as well as 2025 second round picks from the LA Clippers and Mavericks.