In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a blockbuster trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. The trade, which also includes the Utah Jazz as a third team, has left fans and analysts alike scrambling to understand the implications, and more so, the Mavs’ reasoning.
The Lakers have acquired Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris from the Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. The Jazz will receive Jalen Hood-Schifino, a 2025 second-round pick via the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Mavericks’ 2025 second-round pick.
The entire NBA seems to be in disbelief over the trade and fans, analysts and players alike couldn’t believe their eyes. Here are some of first responses by players in regards to that trade. Online, on NBA benches and its sidelines.
KD and Beal’s reaction to the Luka trade 😭 pic.twitter.com/ALqUGLvIBI
— A ✩ (@adryanashton) February 2, 2025
😳
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) February 2, 2025
🥶🌎
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) February 2, 2025
April fools right?
— Jalen Brunson (@jalenbrunson1) February 2, 2025
Holy shit
— Jalen Brunson (@jalenbrunson1) February 2, 2025
Huh?????
— Josh Hart (@joshhart) February 2, 2025
Nah shams gotta be hacked 💀
— Alex Caruso (@ACFresh21) February 2, 2025
wtf ?????
— Tyler Herro (@raf_tyler) February 2, 2025
WOWWWWW NO F WAY
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) February 2, 2025
The Blazers reaction to the Luka Doncic trade from the bench 😂
Shocked.pic.twitter.com/QjktX59klJ
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 2, 2025