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The Los Angeles Lakers successfully negotiated a deal to acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, who initially had higher demands.
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According to reports by Fred Katz, Joe Vardon, and Sam Amick from The Athletic, the Lakers were unable to directly communicate with Doncic to discuss his long-term plans with the team due to the confidential nature of the trade talks. Consequently, the Lakers informed the Mavericks that they were hesitant to commit fully to the trade for the 25-year-old basketball star. This led to Dallas’ general manager Nico Harrison softening his initial trade demands.
From the report:
“Due to the lack of clarity on Dončić’s willingness to stay in Los Angeles for the long term, the Lakers were reluctant to proceed fully with the trade, league sources disclosed. Eventually, the Mavericks agreed to trade Dončić, along with Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris in exchange for Davis, Christie, and a first-round pick. For reasons related to the salary cap, the Jazz also received Jalen Hood-Schifino and two second-round picks.”
This was a strategic move by Lakers’ general manager Rob Pelinka, who managed to secure Doncic while only giving up one first-round pick and retaining Austin Reaves.
Further details from The Athletic’s report added:
“With the trade now finalized, it has been revealed that Dončić is thrilled to join the Lakers, and early indications suggest he sees his future with the team, a league source revealed.”
In the trade, the Mavericks received an All-NBA player in Davis and an up-and-coming three-and-D wing in Christie, along with a first-round draft pick. However, it seems they might have been able to extract more from the Lakers in the negotiations.
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