Luka Doncic is about to play his former team for the first time since the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Lakers. Here's a recap of what happened:

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off arguably the most shocking trade in NBA history when they acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis last month. Though the Mavericks initially approached the Lakers about the trade, the Lakers had their own motivations for going through with the blockbuster deal.

Devin Booker was asked to comment on Luka Doncic's absence from the Dallas Mavericks since his massive trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. Booker noted that Doncic's absence is definitely felt on the team.

In a recent interview, Anthony Davis delivered a strong message to Dallas Mavericks fans following the Luka Doncic trade

One NBA insider thinks that the Mavs should already flip the former Lakers player despite only playing one game for Dallas.

ESPN's Shams Charania says Luka Dončić has felt supported by the Los Angeles Lakers in the month since his trade from the Dallas Mavericks. According to Charania, Dončić moved into his new Los Angeles house "a few days ago.

With a loss to the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers’ eight-game win streak is now something of the past. As upsetting as the loss was, the Lakers suffered more than just a single defeat as LeBron James and Luka Doncic both picked up injuries in the contest.

Dallas Mavericks fans are still reeling from the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis for Max Christie. It doesn't help that the Lakers have rocketed up the Western Conference standings while Dallas has plummeted due to injuries.

The blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the most shocking in the history of the NBA. Not just because a generational talent was dealt away in his prime, but because the Lakers and Dallas Mavericks were able to keep discussions secretive amongst only a select few.