The Dallas Mavericks reportedly initiated trade talks with the Los Angeles Lakers involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis just “a few days ago,” according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
“The Mavericks went out, they knew exactly who they wanted. They wanted Anthony Davis. That’s a player that if they were ever going to trade Luka Doncic… it was for AD. The Mavericks called the Lakers, offered Luka Doncic, and that’s when the Lakers had to huddle internally. They’ve never offered Anthony Davis ever in a trade,” Charania explained.
The surprising offer prompted Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and team owner Jeanie Buss to convene for internal discussions regarding the unprecedented situation.
Despite the magnitude of the potential deal, Charania revealed that none of the key players involved – Doncic, Davis, or LeBron James – were aware that trade negotiations were underway.
The Mavericks’ decision to explore moving Doncic reportedly stemmed from growing frustration within the organization regarding the star player’s conditioning issues.
Mavs Offered Luka Doncic To Lakers 'A Few Days Ago' https://t.co/kcBRxN8Znv
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