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

Generational fumble

Nico Harrison said he left Luka Doncic a text and phone message: “My guess is he probably doesn’t want to talk to me.” (via @townbrad)

Mavs GM Nico Harrison on Luka: “We feel like we got ahead of what was going to be a tumultuous summer, him being eligible for the supermax and also a year away from him being able to opt out of any contract.”

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