The NBA world was shocked on Saturday night when the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis in one of the biggest trades in recent NBA history. Doncic himself was apparently even "stunned" to hear of the news, making it unclear how much he knew ahead of the trade happening.
Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison later explained that the move was prompted by the team's desire to build a strong defense to win championships. Additionally, the Mavericks were reportedly worried about Doncic's "conditioning issues" and the prospect of a supermax extension this summer.
