There were mixed feelings galore surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers after they finalized an expectation-defying trade with the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Jubilation filled fans, as they envisioned the kind of transcendent effect the 25-year-old superstar guard could have on the franchise in the long term.

The Dallas Mavericks stunned the sporting world after trading superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. The deal also included Maxi Kleber and Markief Morris going to L.A. while Dallas also received Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick.