NBA insider reveals Anthony Davis' alleged rift with Lakers led to blockbuster trade

Anthony Davis's trade for Luka Doncic sent shivers around the National Basketball Association (NBA) fraternity as the balance of power shifted in the league. NBA insider Brett Seigel revealed the real reason behind Anthony Davis' move from the Lakers, mentioning that recent cracks had opened up between Davis and the Lakers.

What did Anthony Davis say that led to his ouster?

While talking with ESPN recently, Davis expressed his dissatisfaction with the amount of support around him and LeBron James. He also expressed his thoughts about not playing the center position. The game-changing, historical deal was achieved in a very short duration of time without coming to the notice of James and Davis. 

According to ESPN Shams Charania, Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison offered Luka Doncic in a trade to the LA Lakers a few days ago. Another NBA insider, Dave McMenamin mentioned that James got to know about the news while having dinner with his friends after Lakers' comprehensive win on Saturday against the Knicks. 

Nico Harrison served as a long-term Nike executive and has a close relationship with Anthony Davis which goes back a decade. Davis' urge not to play center shall soon be resolved when he lines up against Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II, both can guard the paint alongside AD. 

Mavericks have immense depth after Anthony Davis trade

The Mavericks are currently in eighth place in the Western Conference with a record of (26-23) and the Lakers are fifth with a record of (28-19). After a promising last season that saw Dallas play in the NBA Finals, they will look to return to promised land in 2025, to justify their massive gamble on AD.

Kyrie Irving (32) and Klay Thompson (34) will join Davis as veterans on the Mavericks roster who have championship experience in the past. 

Here is what Maverick's depth chart looks like after trading Luke Doncic