ESPN's Shams Charania stunned the NBA world on Saturday evening with his report that the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks had agreed to a Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade. The deal includes other pieces beyond those two stars, but Doncic lands in Los Angeles while Davis begins a new chapter in Dallas.

What the blockbuster trade means for Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis, why it happened, and what’s next for the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Utah Jazz, with reporting from HoopsHype

Luka Doncic being traded to Los Angeles could affect the Rockets' market days before the trade deadline. Oct 31, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) and Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

After the deal was finalized on Sunday morning, the Lakers have landed another generational superstar in Luka Doncic while the Mavericks received All-Star big man Anthony Davis as the two centerpieces of the reported deal, which also includes the Utah Jazz.

NBA media and fans reacted on social media to the Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

JJ Redick had Luka Doncic over to his Brooklyn home for his podcast, teasing him about an unpaid bet from when the two were briefly teammates with the Dallas Mavericks.

The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring NBA superstar Luka Doncic, as well as Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a Lakers 2029 first-round draft pick,