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It was a trade orchestrated "in the shadows" and instantly ranks among the biggest and most unthinkable in league history. The Mavericks ship Luka Dončić and two backups in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick. Why was Dallas willing to part with their 25-year-old star? Can Davis, 31, lift the Mavericks into title contention? And how will Dončić fit in with LeBron & Co? Read about the late-night deal that could shake the NBA for years.

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Davis for Dončić: Inside the Shocking, Late-Night Blockbuster Trade
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    'Wildest Trade I can remember'

    "The more news that leaked about the deal, the less it made sense," writes SI's Chris Mannix.

    Luka Doncic Trade to Lakers Is Most Shocking in NBA History

    Luka Doncic Trade to Lakers Is Most Shocking in NBA History

    The Mavericks made a baffling move, signaling concerns over the 25-year-old point guard’s conditioning as a reason for the blockbuster deal that …

    Grading the Trade

    Why the Lakers get an A+ and the Mavericks an F. Plus, the impact to Dončić's earning potential and more.

    History of Big NBA Trades

    Dončić and Davis join names like Wilt, Kareem, Charles and Shaq among the most shocking deals in league history.

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