You know how sometimes, game developers just announce a game that you didn’t even know was being made? Well the NBA just got the shocking news that Luka Dončić is now a Los Angeles Laker. The move is so out of nowhere that if you try to replicate it in NBA 2K25, the game will outright deny it.
In what is one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, the Dallas Mavericks agreed to trade their 25-year-old franchise star to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a future first-round pick. As gamers, we can hardly speculate the reasons behind this but the added easter egg in NBA 2K25 is simply the cherry on top.
If you want to try and recreate this utterly bizarre trade in NBA 2K25, you’ll quickly find out that it’s not possible. As reported by Dexerto, The game’s trade system flat-out denies the deal. The in-game Mavericks’ GM labeled Dončić as “untouchable,” refusing to accept the deal for Davis and the accompanying assets.
The Luka Doncic – Anthony Davis NBA trade is so one sided that NBA 2K25 doesn’t even allow it pic.twitter.com/0DtiqBPw4s
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) February 2, 2025
NBA 2K’s trade logic has been praised by fans on occasion since it takes in player value based on their actual statistics like rating and potential. It would seem that in this case, it determined that Dončić was simply too valuable to be moved. Even 2K isn’t missing out on making big moves right now in its operations.
Lakers turned on force trade
— dustin (@DJ_DoesSports) February 2, 2025
When the 2K GM is more reasonable than the real GM. 🙃
— Learning Everyday 🍶🦊|🌸💧|❄️🔥🦊|🎮🌊 (@drawingpython) February 3, 2025
A lot of fans online chimed in to share their opinions of this funny interaction. One fan joked, “The Lakers must have turned on ‘force trade’ mode,” while another commented, “Even a video game GM has more sense than the Mavericks.”
One thing that a lot of fans said is that this was the type of trade that only happened in fantasy leagues or through unrealistic game settings. But it happened in real life. Since it was a 3 team trade though, we don’t know if it could work if a player sets all the right parameters.
In a move that seemed almost too outrageous to be real, the Dallas Mavericks parted ways with their franchise superstar, Luka Dončić. The 25-year-old, who had led Dallas to the NBA Finals just last season, was sent to Los Angeles in exchange for 31-year-old Anthony Davis, young wing Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick.
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/qVMcV2uh5m
— Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) February 2, 2025
According to reports by ESPN, The Lakers also received Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, while the Utah Jazz facilitated the deal by acquiring Jalen Hood-Schifino and multiple second-round picks. There were no rumors or leaks that hinted at this trade. And it has made this sudden announcement all the more shocking.
The Lakers have now secured a new face of the franchise for when legend LeBron James inevitably retires. The task now is to navigate the challenge of building around Dončić’s skillset. On the other hand, the Mavericks might be banking on Davis staying healthy and anchoring their defense alongside Kyrie Irving.
The fact that a real-life trade is so crazy that a video game refuses to allow it has just been the icing on the cake for fans. The Lakers have landed a generational talent but the Mavericks’ decision to part ways with Doncic will be one of the biggest head-scratchers.
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