We’ll never forget where we were, what we were doing and the shock of the moment. Yes, I’m describing Feb. 1, 2025, at 11:12 p.m., when news broke that the Mavericks were trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers.

The Dallas Mavericks agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday to acquire All-NBA forward-center Anthony Davis in exchange for All-NBA guard Luka Dončić. The stunning trade shakes up the Western Conference playoff picture and adds new dimensions to the Mavericks’ roster.

As soon as the trade sending Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers was announced, everyone immediately knew it was a bad trade for the Dallas Mavericks. Just beyond trading away a 25-year-old megastar in Doncic, the return they got of Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick felt lackluster. And that's because it was.