The trade landscape was shaken when was dealt to the in a blockbuster move that sent to the . However, before finalizing that deal, general manager reportedly had another idea in mind-swapping for star

According to The reached out to weeks before the trade with the to gauge their interest in a potential -for-deal. The response? A swift rejection from the , who were reportedly stunned that the were even considering parting ways with their franchise player.

While the deal never materialized, the possibility of such a trade caught the attention of Anthony . Days after was officially traded to the jokingly addressed the unpredictability of the trade market.

I'm scared. Tim, if you're going to trade me, let me know, dawg," Edwards said, referring to Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly. "When Luka got traded, anybody is able to get traded.

His reaction reflects the shock that many around the league felt when the decided to move on from . Despite publicly stating that the were the only team he seriously negotiated with, the reported inquiry about suggests that explored multiple options before committing to the deal with .

On Thursday night, and met on the court for the first time since the trade, with the securing a 111-102 victory over the . delivered a solid performance, finishing with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists. Meanwhile, posted 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists but also reached his 16th technical foul of the season, putting him in danger of a one-game suspension.

Since joining the Lakers, Doncic has averaged 19.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. The Lakers have gone 4-2 with him in the lineup, winning their last three games and solidifying their position as the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 36-21 record.

While Doncic and Edwards ultimately stayed on different paths, the reported trade discussions highlight just how close the NBA came to witnessing a shocking superstar swap.