Los Angeles Lakers trade Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic in stunning NBA blockbuster

The Dallas Mavericks are sending star guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for big man Anthony Davis in a stunning three-team NBA trade reported on Saturday by ESPN.

The sports website reported that the Mavericks will also get guard Max Christie and a 2029 first-round draft pick, while the Lakers will also receive Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris.

The Utah Jazz, the third team in the deal, will get Lakers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino.

The deal is as stunning as it is historic – it’s the first time in NBA history where two reigning All-NBA players have been traded for each other midseason, according to Elias.

The Lakers and Mavericks play each other twice more in the regular season; first on February 25 in Los Angeles and then on April 9 in Dallas.

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