Lakers Trade Anthony Davis for Luka Dončić
Image Credits: CNN Sports Luka Dončić (left) and Anthony Davis (right)
The Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis in a major NBA deal on February 2, 2025. The trade also involved the Utah Jazz.
Trade Details:
Lakers Get:
Luka Dončić
Maxi Kleber
Markieff Morris
Mavericks Get:
Anthony Davis
Max Christie
2029 first-round pick
Jazz Get:
Jalen Hood-Schifino
Two 2025 second-round picks
The trade shocked fans, especially in Dallas, where many protested Dončić’s departure. Meanwhile, Lakers fans are excited, seeing Dončić as the future of the team after LeBron James. Analysts call this one of the biggest trades in NBA history, and the long-term impact on both teams remains to be seen.
