In the wake of this week's unexpected Luka Dončić trade, we're revisiting other blockbuster deals that sent shockwaves through the NBA.
Here are 10 of the most surprising NBA trades that reshaped the league over the decades.
3. Charles Barkley to the Phoenix Suns (1992)
Phoenix Suns Receive: Charles Barkley
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: Jeff Hornacek, Tim Perry, Andrew Lang
Given the return Philadelphia received for him, the backlash surrounding the Suns' trade for Charles Barkley was more than justified.
Still in his prime, Barkley had been the face of the Sixers since 1984, carrying the franchise for years - only to be dealt with no draft picks included, leaving Philadelphia without future assets.
Barkley wasted no time proving his worth in Phoenix, winning MVP in his first season and leading the Suns to the NBA Finals.
4. Shaquille O'Neal to the Miami Heat (2004)
Miami Heat Receive: Shaquille O'Neal
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Caron Butler, Lamar Odom, Brian Grant, First-round pick (2006), Second-round pick (2007)
The NBA world was stunned when the Lakers' dominant duo of Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant split, ending an era that saw them win three straight championships despite behind-the-scenes tension.
Teaming up with Dwayne Wade in Miami, O'Neal thrived, averaging 22.9 points and 10.4 rebounds while leading the Heat to the Eastern Conference Finals.
The following season, he helped deliver Miami's first NBA championship - while the Lakers experienced a rough transition.
