The modern football swap deal with the most parallels is the acrimonious agreement that took Ashley Cole from Arsenal to rivals Chelsea on summer transfer deadline day in 2006, in return for William Gallas and £5m in cash.

Breaking down the biggest on-court questions for the Lakers and Mavericks to determine whether either is closer to a championship run.

James says he spent two days in disbelief after his close friend was dealt to Dallas, but he is coming to grips with the idea of forming a new partnership with Doncic, who he calls “my favorite