The sports world was shocked late Saturday night when NBA superstar Luka Doncic was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. The shocking trade is similar to the San Jose Sharks' acquisition of Joe Thornton.

May 11, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes II cheers during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder during game three of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

If Doncic and the Lakers do not draw up a new extension during the upcoming offseason, the Lakers would still have a financial advantage with the fifth year they can offer on Luka's next contract. Los Angeles should figure to have an upper hand in most circumstances.