The most shocking trade in NBA history began with a secret meeting in a coffee shop in Dallas -- and was fueled by a 20-year history with Kobe Bryant.

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,

The Dallas Mavericks stunned the NBA world late Saturday night with their trade of franchise player Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers. Here’s what we know about the trade so far. The Mavericks sent Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the LA Lakers. They received Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first round draft selection in 2029.