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Sources: Luka to Lakers, AD to Mavs in stunner
In a blockbuster trade that shook the NBA world, the Mavericks sent superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis as part of a three-team deal.
Luka, Davis and grading all sides of the blockbuster Lakers-Mavs trade
Kevin Pelton grades every side of what is perhaps the most stunning trade in league history.
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BLOCKBUSTER DEAL SHOCKS THE WORLD
'HUH!!!!': Social media reacts to blockbuster Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers
Luka Doncic being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers had players barely believing their eyes -- but we can assure you, it's real. Here's how Joel Embiid, Patrick Mahomes and others reacted.
How LeBron found about about the Luka-AD blockbuster
WHO COULD BE ON THE MOVE?
TRADE DEADLINE: FEB. 6
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The latest from our NBA experts on deals ahead of the Thursday trade deadline.
NBA trade tracker: Lakers and Mavs swap All-Stars
Tracking all the major trades and their details as the 2024-25 NBA regular season rolls on.
REACTING TO LAKERS-MAVS TRADE
Stephen A: Luka-AD swap might be biggest shock of a trade in NBA history
Windhorst: LeBron has dreamed of playing with Luka for years
NBA SCOREBOARD
LeBron slashes through for powerful dunk as Lakers crush Knicks
Bronny gets a standing ovation and scores at the Garden
Chris Rock in shock after LeBron's dunk
Brunson and Hart execute the pick-and-roll
Austin Reaves pulls up from deep off the screen
Knicks defense sparks fast-break offense
A TRUE SCORER
KD chasing 30K: What his NBA peers say about Kevin Durant's unmatched scoring ability
Entering Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors, Durant is 94 points shy of 30,000.
TOP MOMENTS ON THE COURT
Bam Adebayo wins it for the Heat with buzzer-beating jumper
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets up for a huge block at the rim
AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
NBA intel: Three teams are forming a Wemby blockade atop the West
Victor Wembanyama is charging toward West supremacy. Problem is, OKC, Houston and Memphis aren't going anywhere. And each can get even stronger at the trade deadline.
Top Headlines
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- Lakers, 1-9 in 'city' jerseys, ditch alternate kit
- Wizards snap 16-game skid with second road win
- Clippers trade off idle veteran Tucker to Jazz
- Pelicans lose Murray to ruptured Achilles tendon
- Giannis heated over CP3 play: 'Enough is enough'
- How Beal controls deadline in Phoenix
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