LeBron James learned of the Davis-Doncic trade after the Knicks game when it broke while he was out to dinner with his family, sources close to James told ESPN. James was surprised by the news, is processing it and had no idea it was in the works, sources said.

The 21-time All-Star forward weighs in on the shocking blockbuster trade that saw his longtime Lakers partner offloaded to the Dallas Mavericks.

Jan 30, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) holds the ball as Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) defends in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images