The Dallas Mavericks did the unthinkable over the weekend, trading franchise guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for superstar forward Anthony Davis. Both All-NBA talents have made it very clear they were not expecting to be traded, which is a rare occurrence in today's league.

DeAndre Jordan knew first. He started wandering up and down the aisle, giving his teammates the news that sent a shock wave through the Nuggets’ team charter flight and the entire NBA community. Luka Doncic to Los Angeles,

As they get ready to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (12-38) on Wednesday, February 5 at Ball Arena, with tip-off at 9:00 PM ET, the Denver Nuggets (31-19) have five players currently listed on the injury report.

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Nuggets Top Performers Michael Porter Jr. – 36 points, 7 3PM (both season-highs) Nikola Jokić – 27 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists 23rd triple-double this season Pelicans Top Performers Trey Murphy III – 41 points,