As earth-shattering as the Luka Dončić trade was from the Dallas Mavericks’ perspective, the Los Angeles Lakers also gave up a legitimate DPOY candidate in Anthony Davis to get the deal over the line.

Jeanie Buss kept the conversation going in an interview with NPR’s Morning Edition. The Lakers president offered some thoughts on the NBA stunner, comparing the situation to a past move that landed the franchise a star like Pau Gasol.

Jeanie Buss didn't hold back when addressing the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas in exchange for Luka Doncic. The Lakers' president revealed the real reason behind the move and why the team felt it was time for a change.

The blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the most shocking in the history of the NBA. Not just because a generational talent was dealt away in his prime, but because the Lakers and Dallas Mavericks were able to keep discussions secretive amongst only a select few.

The Lakers sent Anthony Davis to the Mavericks as part of the deal. Davis helped lead the Lakers to the NBA championship back in 2020 but is now trying to adjust to a major move to Dallas. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss recently spoke about the deal the team made to land Doncic. During the conversation, Buss did not hold back her feelings on Davis.

We gave up a lot to get Luka Dončić. We’re happy we have him. We have lost the last three years in a row to the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs, and we really didn’t have

The Los Angeles Lakers trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic has been one of the biggest sports stories of the year so far. The

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss opened up about a major factor behind the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic.

Stephen A. Smith believes Jeanie Buss is being dishonest about the Lakers' motivation to trade Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic.