NBA Exec Grades Lakers, Mavs' Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis Trade as 'a Terrible Deal'

Many are still reacting to the trade that sent star guard Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for star forward Anthony Davis, and some reportedly have struggled to find any positivity in the deal.

NBA insider Zach Lowe revealed that one executive graded the trade as "a terrible deal" amid other reactions of astonishment:

The Mavs traded Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Lakers for Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick in a three-team deal that also involved the Utah Jazz. In addition to being shocked that Dallas was even willing to trade Dončić, many are surprised that the franchise didn't receive a larger return for the 25-year-old superstar.

Mavs general manager Nico Harrison told reporters on Sunday that he only discussed trading Dončić with the Lakers and offered other head-scratching explanations for the deal.

"We definitely understand the magnitude of what just transpired. It's definitely not lost on us," Harrison said.