21-time Los Angeles Lakers All-Star power forward LeBron James has weighed in on a CBS Sports report that he “had grown frustrated with Anthony Davis” ahead of L.A.’s shocking late-night Saturday trade for the 10-time All-Star center/power forward in exchange for Dallas Mavericks superstar guard Luka Doncic.

Davis, starting shooting guard Max Christie, and a 2029 first round draft pick were flipped to the Mavericks for Doncic, power forward/center Maxi Kleber, and deep-bench power forward Markieff Morris, a former Lakers champion with Davis and James in 2020.

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Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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It was a stunning deal, and one that totally transforms both teams.

The Mavericks become perhaps a more complete team short-term, while losing the better player in a deal.

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For the Lakers, long-term, it represents a massive upgrade over the aging Davis. In Doncic, Los Angeles adds a young superstar in his prime at age 25, who just led his last club to an NBA Finals appearance last season.

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