Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards shared his surprise and confusion over the shocking trade that saw Luka Doncic move from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.
“They said that nobody knew about the trade. That’s crazy,” Edwards said after Timberwolves’ loss against the Sacramento Kings. “At 25, they traded the best scorer in the NBA. At 25. He didn’t know about it. There’s a lot more digging somebody got to do to find out why he got traded. Because you don’t just trade him at 25. He just went to the Finals. I feel bad for Luka man. That sucks. I saw something on YouTube that say he just bought a crib and everything in Dallas. So that sucks, man.”
“I’m scared. Tim [Connelly], if you’re gonna trade me, let me know dawg. If Luka got traded, anybody is able to get traded definitely,” he added. “I just bought a crib too,” Edwards laughed.
The trade, which has stunned the NBA world, saw the Los Angeles Lakers acquire Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris, while the Mavericks received Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. The Utah Jazz also facilitated the deal, securing Jalen Hood-Schifino and two second-round picks.
The Mavericks approached the Lakers with the trade offer, and after careful deliberation, Los Angeles decided to acquire the 25-year-old Doncic as their long-term cornerstone. The Mavericks, in turn, received a proven winner in Davis to pair with Kyrie Irving.
Doncic, sidelined with a calf injury, is averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game this season. The Lakers are banking on his offensive brilliance and playmaking to help lead the team for years to come.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks are looking to make an immediate impact, bolstering their roster with Davis, who has been dominant this season. The 30-year-old Davis is averaging 25.7 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. With Davis joining Irving, Dallas is clearly focused on winning now.
The Lakers, sitting at 28-19 and ranked fifth in the Western Conference, are counting on Doncic’s arrival to enhance their playoff chances in the long run. The Mavericks, currently 26-24 and ranked ninth, are hoping Davis’ defense will provide the balance they need for a deep postseason push.
This trade reshapes the balance of power in the Western Conference, offering fresh possibilities for both teams as they adjust to their new lineups. The NBA world is eagerly awaiting how Doncic will mesh with LeBron James in Los Angeles and how Davis will bolster Dallas’ defense.
The deal also significantly impacts the Jazz, who have continued their strategy of acquiring young assets while positioning themselves for future success.
As both teams move forward with their new rosters, Edwards’ reaction highlights the shockwaves this trade has sent through the league. While the full reasons behind the deal may take time to uncover, one thing is clear—the NBA landscape has changed.
