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NBA trade grades: Breaking down the most impactful deals

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks agreed to a blockbuster trade swapping Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic. AP Photo/LM Otero

A move involving two All-Stars has shaken up the league before Thursday's trade deadline.

Luka Doncic is joining the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a three-team deal late Saturday that sees Anthony Davis head to the Dallas Mavericks. It marks the biggest deal of the season and one that will go down as one of the most shocking in NBA history.

The Phoenix Suns made two notable deals in January. After acquiring center Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets, the Suns traded their 2031 first-rounder to the Utah Jazz on Jan. 21 in a deal that triples Phoenix's allotted first-round draft capital.

Notable moves in December included the Lakers acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets for D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks. It was the second big transaction for the Nets this season after they sent Dennis Schroder to the Golden State Warriors.

We grade all sides of the NBA's major deals, and break down the ramifications for all teams and players involved.

Jump to a deal:
NBA shocker: Luka to Lakers; Mavs get AD
Suns restock draft picks in deal with Jazz
Suns upgrade at center; Hornets pile up assets
Schroder provides Curry, Warriors depth
Pacers get help at center after Miami deal

Luka to Lakers: Why Dallas fails despite adding AD

Los Angeles Lakers get:

G Luka Doncic
F Maxi Kleber
F Markieff Morris

Dallas Mavericks get:

C Anthony Davis
G Max Christie
2029 first-round pick

Utah Jazz get:

G Jalen Hood-Schifino
2025 second-round pick (via LA Clippers)
2025 second-round pick (via Dallas)