Klay dropped to bench, then nets 35 as Dubs win

The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and a 2029 first-round pick in a three-team deal also involving the Utah Jazz, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Saturday night.

Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris are heading to the Lakers while Max Christie heads to Dallas.

The Jazz are set to receive Jalen Hood-Schifino, the 2025 Clippers second-round pick, and a 2025 second-round pick from the Mavs.

“I believe that defense wins championships,” Mavs general manager Nico Harrison told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin regarding his motivation to trade Doncic for Davis. “I believe that getting an All-Defensive center and an All-NBA player with a defensive mindset gives us a better chance. We’re built to win now and in the future.”

Luka Doncic has been diagnosed with a right wrist sprain after undergoing an MRI and will be reevaluated in one week. Doncic sustained the injury during the Mavericks’ game against New Orleans on Tuesday.

In 14 games this season, Doncic is averaging 28.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.6 assists in 28.1 minutes. Doncic has a PER of 21.8, which is his lowest mark since his rookie season.