The Dallas Mavericks agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday to acquire All-NBA forward-center Anthony Davis in exchange for All-NBA guard Luka Dončić. The stunning trade shakes up the Western Conference playoff picture and adds new dimensions to the Mavericks’ roster.

Dante Exum, Spencer Dinwiddie, Klay Thompson, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Kylor Kelley started Sunday against Cleveland, the third game of a five-game road trip that concludes with games Tuesday in Philadelphia against the 76ers and Thursday in Boston against the NBA champion Celtics.

Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was candid in his surprising motivation to trade Doncic, which led to fury amongst the team's fanbase. Harrison said that "defense wins championships" through ESPN quickly following the move, speaking to his rationale in prioritizing Davis and his willingness to deal Doncic.