Lakers’ rumored blockbuster trade could bring Anthony Davis back to LA

The Lakers sent shockwaves through the NBA when the organization traded Anthony Davis for Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic.

The move signaled the Lakers’ desire to find their next generational star as the organization shifted its focus to the future of the franchise.

Over a year later, there have been rumblings about a potential reunion between the Lakers and Davis. The team has a clear need for an A-list big man, and the 33-year-old fits the bill.

It would be costly for the Lakers to acquire Davis, but NBA reporter Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson proposed a wild three-team mega deal that would get the 10-time All-Star back in the purple and gold.

Lakers could acquire Anthony Davis in wild 3-team mega deal

Robinson’s trade idea involves the Lakers, Jazz and Wizards.

The Lakers would receive Davis, Utah’s young star Ace Bailey, two Jazz second-round picks (2027) and two Wizards second-round picks (2026).

Washington would acquire the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft along with Lauri Markkanen, Jarred Vanderbilt, Dalton Knecht, a Lakers unprotected 2030 first-round pick, a Lakers unprotected 2032 pick and a portion of LA’s future pick swaps and additional draft assets.

As for the Jazz, the team would receive the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Trae Young, Jake LaRavia, the Lakers’ No. 25 overall pick in this year’s draft, a portion of the Lakers’ future pick swaps and a Lakers 2033 second-round pick.

The trade would have to be executed prior to Tuesday’s NBA draft, but the massive deal would immediately launch the Lakers into title contention.

There have also been rumors about Davis’ activity on social media, which includes the big man liking multiple posts about when he was initially traded to the Lakers in 2019.

However, the trade is unrealistic for a number of reasons.

It is highly unlikely the Jazz would give Bailey to the Lakers. Danny Ainge, CEO of the Jazz, would be reluctant to aid LA in any shape or form. Giving up Utah’s brightest young star seems all the more far-fetched for the Jazz.

Additionally, the odds of Davis getting traded are actually higher nearer the trade deadline because the Wizards would be able to increase his value throughout the first half of the season.

Doncic and Davis in LA? It seems too good to be true, but the organization has a storied history of star-studded teams. If the blockbuster trade transpires, it would be a deal that gives the Lakers a strong chance of winning their first championship since 2020.