Overview

• Reaves says he saw a group‑chat message from Anthony Davis saying “They traded me” on the bus after the Feb. 1 win in New York and initially thought it was a joke.
• He phoned assistant coach Beau Levesque, who replied “It’s real” and said he knew because he was sitting with Max Christie, who was included in the trade to Dallas.
• Dončić, Davis and commissioner Adam Silver each described being surprised by the swap, which ESPN reported was orchestrated through an intensely secretive process.
• Dončić made his Lakers debut on Feb. 10 and signed a three‑year extension this summer, positioning him as the franchise’s long‑term centerpiece.
• As the Lakers open training camp, league chatter projects Reaves’ next contract above $35 million per year, with some rivals speculating it could exceed $40 million.