‘The most shocking trade in NBA history’: Breaking down the Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis deal

Two of the best players in the NBA are reportedly swapping teams

The Dallas Mavericks have traded Luka Dončić, the 25-year-old who was supposed to be the face of the franchise for years to come, to the Los Angeles Lakers. In return, they will get the man who was supposed to lead the Lakers for the next five years or so, 31-year-old Anthony Davis. There are a few more players involved in the trade (who will be discussed below), and even a third team in the Utah Jazz to help facilitate the deal. But for all intents and purposes, this was the most dramatic case possible of bona fide top 10-superstar musical chairs.

Now, to attempt to make early sense of what this trade means in what will most likely go down as the most shocking trade in NBA history. We should also note that at the time of publication, the trade has not been officially confirmed.

The Dallas Mavericks have traded Luka Dončić, the 25-year-old who was supposed to be the face of the franchise for years to come, to the Los Angeles Lakers. In return, they will get the man who was supposed to lead the Lakers for the next five years or so, 31-year-old Anthony Davis. There are a few more players involved in the trade (who will be discussed below), and even a third team in the Utah Jazz to help facilitate the deal. But for all intents and purposes, this was the most dramatic case possible of bona fide top 10-superstar musical chairs.

Now, to attempt to make early sense of what this trade means in what will most likely go down as the most shocking trade in NBA history. We should also note that at the time of publication, the trade has not been officially confirmed.