[D. Bergin]

Doncic had a biiiiiig extension coming up. If the Mavs had questions about his availability, that could be what put them over the edge.

It's a very strange trade, but I can kind of see the motivations from both teams standpoint.

Lakers need a new face of the franchise after Lebron, and the Mavs need a dominating big man and financial flexibility.

At least the Mavs have Kyrie, who's skill-set kind of overlaps with Luca (for now). Lakers massively upgrade their guard position, but leave a huge black hole defensively, and at the Center spot.

Both players have had durability issues over the years.

I can't even guess how this may effect each team for the rest of this season.