THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS A trade so shocking the reporter who broke it had to ensure us he wasn't hacked. A trade so wild other NBA stars couldn't comprehend it. A trade so extraordinary that it actually is unprecedented -- a word we throw around a lot,

In exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick, the Lakers acquired Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris from the Dallas Mavericks.

The Lakers might have improved offensively, but they lost two key defenders in the stunning deal and are lacking big men with the trade deadline on Thursday.