THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS A trade so shocking the reporter who broke it had to ensure us he wasn't hacked. A trade so wild other NBA stars couldn't comprehend it. A trade so extraordinary that it actually is unprecedented -- a word we throw around a lot,

The NBA trade deadline is still days away, but it's fair to say this is one of the more impactful ones in league history. A busy weekend saw two blockbuster deals that'll shift the odds in the Western Conference now and for the foreseeable future.

In his first comments since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier on Sunday, NBA superstar Luka Doncic penned a thank you letter to the Dallas Mavericks, their fans and the city of Dallas.