Lakers' Updated Depth Chart, Salary Cap After Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis Trade

There's nothing like waking up to see a trade of biblical proportions was executed in the NBA.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported the Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring guard Luka Dončić and forwards Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris from the Dallas Mavericks for forward Anthony Davis, guard Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick.

The Utah Jazz were roped into the deal as well. They landed guard Jalen Hood-Schifino and a pair of second-rounders.

Here's how Los Angeles looks following the blockbuster:

Lakers Depth Chart

• Point Guard: Luka Dončić, Shake Milton, Gabe Vincent 
• Shooting Guard: Austin Reaves, Dalton Knecht, Gabe Vincent
• Small Forward: Rui Hachimura, Dorian Finney-Smith, Dalton Knecht
• Power Forward: LeBron James, Jarred Vanderbilt, Dorian Finney-Smith
• Center: Jaxson Hayes, Maxi Kleber, Trey Jamison III

ESPN's Bobby Marks laid out the Lakers' salary cap situation and the assets they still have to use in future trades down the road.

One notable aspect of the trade is that Dončić isn't eligible to sign a supermax extension anymore. He could've earned as much as $345 million over five years if he had re-signed in the summer. Dallas wound up costing him quite of bit money and did Los Angeles a big favor in the process.

Beyond the fact superstar of Dončić's caliber simply aren't traded in the prime of their playing careers, this transaction is interesting because the Lakers still have some glaring question marks regarding the roster.

With Davis gone, Los Angeles is left to start Jaxson Hayes at center. The 24-year-old is averaging 5.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 16.8 minutes per game across his 26 appearances. Unlike with Davis, Hayes offers no floor-spacing threat to help keep the post clear for LeBron James.

Kleber could potentially provide some of that off the bench. He's a career 35.4 percent three-point shooter, though his 26.5 percent clip this year is a career low.

Dončić doesn't help address the Lakers' perimeter defending, either. Having already acquired Dorian Finney-Smith, they could benefit from adding another wing.

One could argue L.A. is taking a small step backward in the short term. Beyond the void at center, Dončić and James will need time to adjust as an offensive tandem because they've grown accustomed to ball-dominant roles. Striking a balance with the pair will present head coach JJ Redick with a tactical challenge.

But the Lakers come out as the clear winners from this deal.

General manager Rob Pelinka has dramatically improved the organization's long-term outlook by swapping the 31-year-old Davis for the 25-year-old Dončić. In Dončić, Los Angeles now has the foundational talent who will guide the post-LeBron future.