In exchange for Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris, the Mavericks acquired Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick, a haul that has been much criticized. Davis was injured in his first game with the Mavericks, and numerous other injuries have plagued Dallas since, leaving the team with as few as seven healthy players.

Dallas Mavericks majority owner Patrick Dumont explained the reasoning behind trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. More than a month after the blockbuster trade that stunned the NBA,