In the weeks leading up to Saturday's huge trade, Anthony Davis made it clear he wanted help up front, and that request reportedly created tension.

The Lakers might have improved offensively, but they lost two key defenders in the stunning deal and are lacking big men with the trade deadline on Thursday.

The Lakers are sending Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round draft pick to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris in a three-team deal that also includes the Utah Jazz. Dallas officially announced the news on Sunday morning, following a report from ESPN's Shams Charania on Saturday night.

Anthony Davis has sacrificed in a way few superstars are willing to do. How did the Lakers repay him? On Saturday evening, they responded to his selflessness and loyalty with a kick in the butt, sending him to Dallas as part of a three-team deal to acquire superstar Luka Dončić.

The Lakers acquire five-time All-Star Doncic in a deal that positions him as their star of the future and sends 10-time All-Star Davis, Max Christie and a first-round draft pick to Dallas.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis strained his abdomen Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in about a week