The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic. While many initially thought ESPN’s Shams Charania had been hacked, the trade is legitimate. The Utah Jazz acted as a third team in the deal, with additional players and picks involved in this major trade. The move has shocked fans and even NBA players alike, with Doncic now joining LeBron James in LA for what is expected to be an exciting new chapter. Once the news broke, Lakers fans had a common reaction: complete surprise. One fan wrote, “I’ve been standing in my living room for an hour straight. I’m literally in shock.”

Another fan shared, “Sitting straight in my bed twining my hair reading these posts… Just stunned.” Another expressed, “How am I supposed to sleep now? I’m in total shock.” A different fan wrote, “I’m stunned, man. Luka is a generational talent, but I thought AD would be a Laker for life.” One more fan stated, “I’m truly stunned. I love AD, but you do this 100/100 times. Luka can be the face of the Lakers for the next decade, and he’s a true leader. We need to surround him with the right pieces, though. Our defense isn’t great without AD.” Another fan commented, “I’m stunned as a Lakers fan! I love Luka for the future, but I’m not sure how this roster works for today.”

Before this, the Lakers had been linked to several trade rumors, with speculation suggesting they might acquire Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers. However, nobody anticipated Luka Doncic joining the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.