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The Shocking Trade: Luka Dončić to the Lakers
The basketball world is in disbelief following the unexpected trade that has sent Luka Dončić, the Dallas Mavericks’ cornerstone player, to the Los Angeles Lakers. This monumental transaction, which also involves Maxi Kleber headed to Los Angeles and Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a first-round pick for 2029 making their way to Dallas, has stirred conversations across the NBA.
Despite the Lakers coming out as apparent winners in this deal, the conversation begins not with the implications on both teams but raises a bigger question: How did we get here?