Anthony Davis Lakers reunion speculation, Digi Mart USA News: The Los Angeles Lakers made a blockbuster trade in February 2025, acquiring Luka Doncic, who was 25 years old at the time. Doncic had already established himself as a superstar and the face of the Dallas Mavericks franchise after leading them to an NBA Finals appearance.
Six months later, the Mavericks traded Doncic because they were concerned about his long-term success and health. The Lakers pounced on the opportunity, but they had to part ways with their own superstar, Anthony Davis, who was the main centerpiece of the deal.
Injuries derailed Davis’s time in Dallas, and the team ultimately shipped him to the Washington Wizards. The trade is now considered one of the worst on the Mavericks’ side and highway robbery on the Lakers’ side.
The Lakers are thriving under Doncic and sit atop the Western Conference, establishing themselves as a true contender. According to ESPN LA radio personality Scott Kaplan, he overheard NBA reporters say that Davis is “keen” on a reunion with the Lakers.
ESPN NBA reporter Brian Windhorst shut down that idea. Windhorst added that if the Wizards and Davis do not agree to a contract extension, a trade is likely.
The Lakers, however, lack the assets to acquire a player like Davis. They have no straight-up first-round draft picks available to trade, one 2032 first-round pick swap and three second-round picks.
Their player and contract assets, including Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaden Hardy, Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero, do not have tremendous value thus far.
A reunion with Davis may seem like a pipe dream, but stranger things have happened in the NBA.
