In exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick, the Lakers acquired Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris from the Dallas Mavericks.

The 35-year-old Morris, who won a world championship with the Lakers in 2020, on Tuesday spoke in support of the 25-year-old Doncic, who has been subject to reports he’s not in great physical condition.

Markieff Morris says there’s an element of “disrespect” to Dallas trading Luka Doncic; one that Morris says will fuel Doncic.Source: Twitter @townbrad What’s the buzz on

Markieff Morris thinks Luka Doncic will only be fueled by being shipped out of Dallas. Morris was part of the blockbuster trade that rocked the NBA this weekend, as he joined Maxi Kleber and Doncic moving from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers.