It's one of the biggest mid-season trades in NBA history.
During that time he has scored an average of 28.9 points per game. He was the top scorer in the league last year with 2,370 points and is a 5-time NBA All-Star
He will join one of the all-time legends of the game, LeBron James, in Los Angeles.
The trade is part of a three-way deal between the Dallas Mavericks, LA Lakers and Utah Jazz.
German player Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris are also reported to be joining Dončič from Dallas, while LA's superstar Anthony Davis and rookie Max Christie will travel in the opposite direction. The Mavericks will also get a first-round draft pick as part of the deal.
The Ljubljana native, who will turn 26 at the end of the month, has been beset by injuries this season and has only played 22 games so far in 2024-2025.
The reaction from fans on social media has generally been one of shock and anger.
Fellow star players have also reacted with bewilderment to the news.
Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns said that it was 'just crazy', while his team-mate Devin Booker said that 'Luka was considered unsellable, the NBA has proven once again that no one is untouchable'.
