Overview

• Jeanie Buss disclosed that the Lakers removed a front-office mole to prevent leaks and ensure the Luka Doncic–Anthony Davis trade remained confidential.
• Buss stated that the trade would likely have fallen apart if it had been leaked, emphasizing the importance of secrecy in high-stakes negotiations.
• NBA tampering rules have delayed any face-to-face meeting between Buss and Anthony Davis since the trade, with plans for a meeting deferred until the offseason.
• Players, including Doncic, Davis, and LeBron James, were reportedly blindsided by the trade announcement, which was kept strictly within management circles.
• Insider Shams Charania described the deal as having 'materialized in the shadows,' highlighting the Lakers’ success in maintaining confidentiality.