Sources: Mavericks trading Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis
NEW YORK -- In a blockbuster trade that figures to impact the Western Conference balance of power for years to come, the
Los Angeles Lakers,
Dallas Mavericks and
Utah Jazz agreed to a three-team deal that will swap
Anthony Davis for
Luka Doncic, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania late Saturday night.
L.A. will receive Doncic,
Maxi Kleber and
Markieff Morris from the Mavericks, sources said. Dallas will receive Davis,
Max Christie and the Lakers' 2029 first-round pick.
The Jazz will receive
Jalen Hood-Schifino, the Clippers' 2025 second-round pick and the Mavs' 2025 second-round pick.
"I believe that defense wins championships," Mavs general manager Nico Harrison told ESPN's Tim MacMahon, explaining his motivation to deal Doncic for Davis. "I believe that getting an All-Defensive center and an All-NBA player with a defensive mindset gives us a better chance. We're built to win now and in the future."