The Dallas Mavericks did the unthinkable over the weekend, trading franchise guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for superstar forward Anthony Davis. Both All-NBA talents have made it very clear they were not expecting to be traded, which is a rare occurrence in today's league.

That means their 2026, 2028 and 2030 firsts are currently barred from trades. Denver’s 2031 first remains eligible, but even that is not a particularly valuable pick because it’s contingent on the 2025, 2027 and 2029 top-five protected picks conveying on schedule.

Like most around the NBA, Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was shocked when he heard about the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers.

Doncic is introduced as the newest superstar in Los Angeles, and the team’s renewed title hopes are front and center.