Luka Doncic has been traded by the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis in an astonishing NBA deal.
Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris are headed to the Lakers, while Dallas - the reigning western conference champions - get Davis, Max Christie and a first round draft pick.
Guard Jalen Hood-Schifino and a future second round pick were sent to the Utah Jazz.
It is a blockbuster move, with Doncic set to join LeBron James in Los Angeles, and Davis now headed to Dallas to partner with Kyrie Irving.
"We are overwhelmingly thankful for AD's six seasons with the Lakers, where he led our franchise to a championship and cemented himself as a perennial NBA All-Star," said Lakers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka.
"We are proud of Max Christie's development as a Laker as he has grown into an impact 3-and-D player and we are appreciative of the work Jalen Hood-Schifino has put in to show professionalism at every level.
"Sports are about transformative moments. We are inspired by these moments Lakers fans know, expect and love with a franchise that continually ushers in new eras of greatness."
Pelinka continued: "Luka is a one-of-a-kind, young global superstar who will lead this franchise for years to come.
"His killer instincts and commitment to winning championships will be a driving force for the team. We will be relentless in building a roster around the on-court vision Coach Redick has for this basketball team and there is an unwavering commitment to that work to serve our loyal and dedicated fans.
"We are grateful for today and look forward to what's next."
The stunning trade development was met with disbelief across the NBA on social media as the first details emerged on Saturday night:
