It makes the trade discussions about Jimmy Butler and De’Aaron Fox seem inconsequential. Now, we’re left wondering what the Mavs are doing, and what the next era of the Lakers will look like. Let’s bust out our red pens and start grading arguably the most surprising trade this league has ever seen.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, second from left, makes a behind-the-back pass to center Dereck Lively II (2, past Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)