"The 6’7 forward thrived as a starter during the Mavericks' 2024 run to the NBA Finals, led by the Lakers' newest superstar," Watts wrote. "Washington is an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason, and Dallas has Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg locked in at the forward spots. Washington should look to move on and team up with number 77 in LA.

Reaves gets a fresh start in Brooklyn, where he has the opportunity to become the primary ballhandler and No. 1 scoring option for a team that isn't trying to contend. Meanwhile, the Lakers finally get a center they can pair up with Doncic for the future, and both teams come away from the trade feeling good about the future outlook of the team.

With Luka Doncic getting into elite shape, the Los Angeles Lakers will be the beneficiaries of his increased athleticism and him potentially throwing down more dunks, which is something Dallas Mavericks fans always wanted.