Fantasy Fallout: Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis are in motion

On Saturday night, the news that shook the NBA and its fans legions reached social media. Shams of ESPN, Charan, reported a three -team trade headed by Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis, such an incredible transaction that had to ensure that the agreement was legitimate. Other rhythm writers would confirm the news shortly after, and the first major block before the commercial term of February 6 had been completed. Details:

The Lakers will receive Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris of the Mavericks, who will get Davis, Max Christie and the first selection of Lakers in 2029. Utah also became involved, receiving Jalen Hood-Schifino and in 2025 of the second round of Dallas and the Dallas Lakers (through clippers). We look at trade and how fantasy basketball can affect the rest of the season.

Lakers receive: Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris

In a move that shocked many, the Mavericks decided to move from Doncic, their perceived from their franchise. Although it has only appeared in 22 games this season and is currently out with a narrow calf, Luka has been elite when available. It is a selection of five times all-nba that, at the age of 25, has probably not reached its place as a NBA player. To join forces with Lebron James could be huge for Doncic in the short term, as the 40 -year -old will be Luka’s best teammate in the NBA.

The two players can make it easier and Doncic’s perimeter shooting capacity can open things for James and others lakers. Although there will be a period of acclimatization once Doncic is medically erased to play, the basketball IQ is such that he should fit well with LeBron. The question is, how will Austin Reaves affect? He spent considerable time on the ball on a play paper when he shared the court with James and Davis; Its use will probably be successful once Doncic is available. However, Reads is too good for a player to have no influence on Lakers’s offense once everyone is available. Attendees may be successful, but three -point production increases. This is something to see to move forward.

As for the remaining older men, it will not change too much in the short term. They have already been playing without Davis due to their abdominal injury, so that the role of Hayes as the starting center should follow the same. This would change if the lakers added an initial caliber center before the deadline. However, Christie’s exit opens a place on the starting line. Like Lakers JJ Recadik’s coach filling this gap is worth seeing it. Gabe Vincent has not affected fantasy basketball this season. However, unless the lakers are large and use Dorian Finney-Smith as a headline, it may be the best option until Doncic erases to play. Although the roof of Vincent would begin, it would not immediately become an essential player.

As for Kleber and Morris, the first one recovers from a broken foot and does not have a line of time to return. The latter was not in the rotation of the Mavericks, and it is unlikely to change with the Lakers. No need to add Kleber or Morris to any fantasy list after this trade.

Mavericks receive: Anthony Davis, Max Christie and the Lakers’ first round

Davis is out with an abdominal injury, but he can be healthy enough to resume the game before the All-Star pause. In the past, AD has been a member of his desire to play the position of power, which will be possible in Dallas. Daniel Gafford has played well as a recently Initial Center with Dereck Lively II (ankle) and can offer a dynamic similar to the lakers used in his NBA title career in 2020. This team played Davis next to Javale McGEE or Dwight Howard, with these two doing dirty work while AD turned freely.

However, playing Davis four means that someone may have to be moved to the bench. PJ Washington could be the strange man? It should protect the little ones forward if Mavericks coach Jason Kidd decides to start Davis next to a center, and this could be too much to ask Washington defensively. While its fantastic value will be acceptable while Davis recovers from his injury, PJ Stans to successfully once the ad is healthy enough to play. Naji Marshall is another player of rotation whose opportunities can decrease once the Mavericks get his great old man in rotation.

As for Christie, he moved to the Lakers’ start line in early December and had been a facility in this group. This changes to Dallas due to the presence of Klay Thompson, Spencer Dindwiddie and Quentin Grimes. Max can and should play minutes of rotation in Dallas, but the competition during the play time will be more difficult than it was with the Lakers. Whether or not the wings of Mavericks have their values ​​will depend on the rotation, but the absence of Doncic with the calf cara caused the healthy players to have more opportunities to make basketball players. The already high use of Kyrie Irving should remain where he has been with Doncic out of the program and will remain very valuable regardless of the league format.

Receive jazz: Jalen Hood-Schifino, choice from the second round of 2025 from Dallas, chooses from the second round of 2025 of the Lakers (via LAC)

Utah implying in this trade, it was more that Danny Ainge added his capital project than anything else. HOOD-SCHIFINO had a disappointing two seasons with the Lakers, he could never win minutes of rotation. However, although a change in landscape may be good in some cases, it may not be the case here. HOOD-SCHIFINO joins a list with two recent options in the first round, Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier. Although this does not mean that HOOD-SCHIFINO does not have the opportunity to show what it can do (and it has been without an injury to an hamstrock), it means that George and Collier will be prioritized in terms of playing time.