After this weekend’s <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/02/02/sports/mavericks-trading-luka-doncic-to-lakers-for-anthony-davis-as-part-of-shocking-3-team-nba-blockbuster/">bombshell Luka Dončić trade</a> shocked not just the NBA, but the entire sports world, it reminded players of one easy-to-forget fact:

All-Star, All-NBA, All-World, it doesn’t matter.

To paraphrase Michael Corleone and Arya Stark, if this weekend has taught us anything, it’s that anyone can be traded.

With the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, rebuilding teams like the Nets could be even more volatile.{ai:summary}<p>The recent Luka Dončić trade has sent shockwaves through the NBA and the broader sports community, highlighting a stark reality for players: no one is untouchable. This event serves as a reminder that even the most celebrated athletes can be traded at any moment. </p><p>The trade underscores the unpredictable nature of professional sports, where status and accolades do not guarantee job security. Players are now more aware than ever that their positions can change unexpectedly. #sports</p>

Why the Luka Dončić shocker has the Nets on alert as trade deadline nears

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