The blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the most shocking in the history of the NBA. Not just because a generational talent was dealt away in his prime, but because the Lakers and Dallas Mavericks were able to keep discussions secretive amongst only a select few.

The Los Angeles Lakers trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic has been one of the biggest sports stories of the year so far. The

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Jeanie Buss kept the conversation going in an interview with NPR’s Morning Edition. The Lakers president offered some thoughts on the NBA stunner, comparing the situation to a past move that landed the franchise a star like Pau Gasol.

Recent comments by Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shed light on what led to the league-shaking trade with the Dallas Mavericks.

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss recently discussed why the team decided to move on from Anthony Davis. Buss did not hold back her feelings on the former Lakers star.

Stephen A. Smith believes Jeanie Buss is being dishonest about the Lakers' motivation to trade Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss opened up about the Luka Doncic–Anthony Davis NBA trade during an appearance on NPR. Buss implied that Davis “wasn’t happy” in Los Angeles.

It’s hard to come up with a funnier takeaway on the Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade than Jeanie Buss saying it was a positive for both the Lakers and Mavs.