The "Trade of the Century" took place in the NBA, with LeBron James set to gain a superstar partner.

The Sunday morning shocked the basketball world with one of the most unexpected news in recent years – Luka Dončić has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Insider Shams Charania reported on a three-team agreement involving six players and several draft picks.

The key figures in the trade include the playmaker of the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Dončić, and the center of the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis. The third team involved in the trade was the Utah Jazz with Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk.

Trade Details

• The Lakers received: Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris;
• The Mavericks received: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, the Lakers’ 1st round draft pick in 2029;
• The Jazz received: Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2nd round picks from the Clippers and Mavericks;

Fans have already dubbed this agreement as the "trade of the century." Journalists close to the clubs and players report that the players themselves were completely unaware that this trade was being prepared by the club management.

Background. It’s worth noting that before the current season, the National Basketball Association set a record for spending on new contracts.