Surprising detail surfaces about Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks stunned the NBA when they agreed to a blockbuster trade late Saturday night, and those who were directly involved in the deal were apparently just as shocked as the rest of us.

Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis have swapped teams as part of a three-team trade that also involves the Utah Jazz. The trade was such a surprise that many wondered if ESPN’s Shams Charania was hacked when he initially reported it.

Charania spoke about the blockbuster deal on “SportsCenter.” The longtime NBA reporter said the trade truly “came out of nowhere.” Neither Doncic nor Davis were given any indication from their respective teams that they might be dealt. The Lakers did not consult LeBron before pulling the trigger, either.

“This deal materialized in the shadows. This came out of nowhere,” Charania said. “This is maybe the most stunning trade, definitely that I’ve been a part of, in recent NBA history. … I’m told Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, the players, coaches, a lot of people on both sides with the Mavericks and Lakers, had no idea. I can assuredly tell you as a fact, LeBron James had no idea this was coming. Anthony Davis had no idea this was coming. I’m told Luka Doncic is still stunned by this trade.”