Did Luka Doncic get traded to Lakers? Breaking down Slovenian superstar's internet-breaking move

The NBA community was left in shock on Saturday after a blockbuster three-team trade sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. As reports of the trade surfaced, players, analysts and fans were initially skeptical, but once multiple sources confirmed the news, excitement and speculation erupted.

In one of the most stunning trades in recent memory, the Dallas Mavericks parted ways with Doncic, acquiring Anthony Davis in return.

Here's the full details of the blockbuster three-team deal:

Lakers received: Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris
Mavericks received: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 first-round pick (via Lakers)
Utah Jazz received: Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2 second-round picks

Doncic remains sidelined as he recovers from a left calf strain, an injury he sustained during last year’s Christmas Day matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

According to reports, the Slovenian superstar was "stunned" upon learning that the Mavericks had traded him to the Lakers. Additionally, he had reportedly been preparing to return to action in the second week of February before the shocking trade news emerged.

Luka Doncic career with Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic's tenure with the Dallas Mavericks came to an end after seven remarkable years with the franchise. Since making his debut in the 2018-19 season, the star point guard steadily evolved into one of the best players in the world.

During his seven seasons in Dallas, Doncic built an impressive resume, earning five All-Star selections, five All-NBA First Team honors and claiming the 2024 scoring title. He also led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals last season, cementing his legacy with the team.

In total, Doncic appeared in 422 regular season games for the Mavericks, averaging 28.6 points on 47.0% shooting from the field, including 34.8% from 3-point range. He also contributed 8.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game throughout his time in Dallas.