Babe Ruth got traded. Wayne Gretzky got traded. Diego Maradona got transferred, which is just a fancy way of saying traded for money instead of for another player. Blockbusters happen. The latest was the stunning deal that sent Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.

That's why it can seem that an NBA trade involving a star player (or several star players) can potentially have enormous repercussions. Sometimes the addition of a key player to the mix can make a good team great.

The NBA has seen its fair share of shocking trades this century -- but Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers tops it all.

The Dončić deal was stunning in every way — except maybe his destination. What else is in store before Thursday's trade deadline?

On Saturday night, double takes were had as millions of people checked the most recent Shams Charania notification: Luka Doncic is being sent to the Lakers in a