Luka Doncic is a Los Angeles Laker. The out-of-nowhere trade that shellshocked the NBA world sending Doncic to L.A. and Anthony Davis to Dallas will create a ripple effect unlike any transaction the league has ever seen.

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic purchased a $15 million Texas home just days before he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, former NBA player Chandler Parsons has claimed—while alleging that the news of the surprise move left the 25-year-old sporting superstar in tears.

The Trail Blazers would likely want to make room to have more minutes for Donovan Clingan, who they recently selected early in the 2024 NBA Draft. For the Lakers, meanwhile, Ayton could have at least some tangible valuable as a player who has postseason experience and tremendous size on the inside.