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The Houston Rockets are reeling. After a nice four-game winning streak that turned the Rockets into the talk of the league, Houston lost a heartbreaker against Memphis and put up a stinker at home against Brooklyn.

Luka Doncic being traded to Los Angeles could affect the Rockets' market days before the trade deadline. Oct 31, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) and Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic has been traded by the reigning Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis

Reactions to the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks: “Thanks for everything.” — Doncic, in the Mavericks' player group chat, according to The Dallas Morning News.