Lakers’ LeBron James Slams Rumors Around Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic Trade
February 2, 2025
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21-time Los Angeles Lakers All-Star power forward LeBron James has weighed in on a CBS Sports report that he “had grown frustrated with Anthony Davis” ahead of L.A.’s shocking late-night Saturday trade for the 10-time All-Star center/power forward in exchange for Dallas Mavericks superstar guard Luka Doncic.
Davis, starting shooting guard Max Christie, and a 2029 first round draft pick were flipped to the Mavericks for Doncic, power forward/center Maxi Kleber, and deep-bench power forward Markieff Morris, a former Lakers champion with Davis and James in 2020.
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The deal was later expanded to include the Utah Jazz. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the full agreement also sees L.A. ditch 2023 first round pick Jalen Hood-Schifino and the Mavericks offload their 2025 second round selection from the Clippers and their own 2025 second rounder.
Yes, this is real. Sources tell ESPN: Full trade:
– Lakers: Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris
– Mavericks: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 LAL 1st
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 2, 2025
Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images
It was a stunning deal, and one that totally transforms both teams.
The Mavericks become perhaps a more complete team short-term, while losing the better player in a deal.
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For the Lakers, long-term, it represents a massive upgrade over the aging Davis. In Doncic, Los Angeles adds a young superstar in his prime at age 25, who just led his last club to an NBA Finals appearance last season.
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