Mon Feb 03 04:01:56 UTC 2025: ## Lakers Land Dončić in Blockbuster Three-Team Trade

**Los Angeles, CA** – In a stunning move that sent shockwaves through the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired superstar Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team blockbuster trade before Thursday’s deadline. The deal, considered one of the most significant mid-season trades in NBA history, pairs Dončić with LeBron James, creating a formidable duo in Los Angeles.

While Dončić has been sidelined since Christmas with a left calf injury, the Lakers expect him to rejoin the starting lineup soon. The Mavericks, in a separate part of the three-team deal, significantly bolstered their roster, adding an All-NBA center (the specific player isn’t named in the provided text), along with Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson.

The trade, which involved two All-NBA players switching teams, has left fans reeling, with many initially believing the news to be a hoax. The Lakers’ new lineup and the Mavericks’ revamped roster promise exciting basketball in the second half of the season. Details of the exact trade packages involved have not yet been released.

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