Well, the trade was real. And come Sunday, the teams were ready to make it official. First the Mavericks tweeted out their welcome for Davis and Max Christie, who was also part of the deal. And a few hours later, the Lakers made their part of the trade official publicly.

Show Caption1 of 10Lakers introduce Luka Doncic during a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG) Expand EL SEGUNDO — The shocking nature of the Lakers’ blockbuster trade over the weekend that led to them acquiring five-time All-Star guard Luka Doncic as part of a three-team deal that sent 10-time All-Star big man Anthony Davis has been well documented.

Two days later, the Luka Doncic trade still doesn't feel real. The Los Angeles Lakers actually found a way to acquire a player who has five All-NBA First Teams