On the 2nd, Beijing time, "ESPN" reporter Charania broke the news that the NBA Mavericks will send a package led by star Doncic and the Lakers to trade A. Davis and others, dropping shock bombs. As for the reason for the deal, Mavericks general manager Harrison said that the main consideration is defense.
Doncic swapped owners with Davis
Charania threw a shock bomb today, saying that the Mavericks will send Doncic, Kleber and Morris, and the Lakers in exchange for A. Davis, Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, and the deal is a three-way deal, with the Jazz getting Lakers Schiffino, 2025 Clippers and Mavericks second-round picks.
The Mavericks reached the NBA Finals under Doncic last season, and this season is also expected to make a difference, but this time the trade operation chose to send away the leading star, shocking the whole league. Why did this decision come about? "I'm a big believer in defending to win championships, and I think getting a center and a defensively minded All-Star who has been named to the All-Defensive Team gives us a better chance that we're building this team now not just for the present and for the future," Harrison said. ”
ESPN pointed out that Doncic did not take the initiative to request a trade, but the Mavericks team had doubts about Doncic's physical condition and his super cap salary, so they made the trade decision.