It makes the trade discussions about Jimmy Butler and De’Aaron Fox seem inconsequential. Now, we’re left wondering what the Mavs are doing, and what the next era of the Lakers will look like. Let’s bust out our red pens and start grading one of the most surprising trades this league has ever seen.

I know it seems crazy that the Mavericks would want to get rid of their offensive superstar. But maybe there's method behind the madness.