A rift had been forming between Anthony Davis and Lakers management after his sit-down interview with ESPN, per @BrettSiegelNBA

Luka Doncic with the Dallas Mavericks: — 5x All-Star — 5x All-NBA First Team — 2x WCF Appearances — 1x NBA Finals Appearance — 1x NBA ROTY — 1x NBA Scoring Champion — 1x WCF MVP Arguably the best player in Dallas Mavericks franchise history.

Luka Doncic has reached up to 270 pounds and the Mavericks were growing concerned, per ESPN

Luka x LeBron x Lakers. This doesn't feel real 😳

WOW 🤯

“This deal materialized in the shadows … LeBron James had no idea this was coming. Anthony Davis had no idea this was coming. I’m told Luka Doncic is still stunned about this trade.” — @ShamsCharania

Is this the craziest trade in NBA history? If not, comment what IS below 👇

THE LAKERS AFTER GETTING LUKA DONCIC

LeBron James learned of the Davis-Doncic trade after the Knicks game when it broke while he was out to dinner with his family, per @mcten WOW.