LeBron James ‘surprised’ by Luka Doncic trade news, is processing it and had no idea it was in the works February 2, 2025 by Hoops Hype Dave McMenamin: LeBron James learned of the Anthony Davis-Luka Doncic trade after the Knicks game when it broke while he was out to dinner with his family, sources close to James told ESPN. James was surprised by the news, is processing it and had no idea it was in the works, sources said.