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The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly acquired All-Star guard Luka Dončić in a blockbuster three-team trade with the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz, sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ESPN's Shams Charania.
The Mavericks will reportedly acquire All-Star center Anthony Davis, guard Max Christie and a 2029 first-round draft pick. The Lakers will acquire Dončić, forward Maxi Klebler and forward Markieff Morris. The Jazz will acquire guard Jalen Hood-Schifino, the Los Angeles Clippers' 2025 second-round pick and the Mavericks' second-round pick.
"BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Three-team deal that includes Utah," Charania wrote on his X account. "Yes, this is real. Sources tell ESPN: Full trade: - Lakers: Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris - Mavericks: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 LAL 1st - Jazz: Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2025 Clippers 2nd, 2025 Mavericks 2nd."
"The Mavericks approached the Lakers recently and offered Luka Doncic, sources tell ESPN. Lakers brass met and believed the 25-year-old Doncic has the ability to be the face of their franchise for the next decade while giving Anthony Davis a win-now move in Dallas," Charania added.
Dončić, 25, widely regarded as one of the NBA's best players, hasn't appeared in a game since December 25. The Slovenian native was averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists in 22 games.