Another interesting note from our research found that only two other times before Saturday’s Luka Doncic-for-Anthony Davis trade had reigning All-NBA players been moved the following season in deals involving each other. It first happened in the 1979 offseason when 1st Team All-NBAer Paul Westphal was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Seattle SuperSonics for Dennis Johnson, who was coming off a 2nd Team All-NBA campaign in ’79. Then, in the 2012 offseason, the Magic traded their 1st Team All-NBA center, Howard, to the Lakers in a very complicated four-team deal that saw L.A. star big man Andrew Bynum, who had just made 2nd Team All-NBA the season prior, head to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Source: HoopsHype
Source: HoopsHype
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Luka Doncic pens a heartfelt message to Dallas fans, while Mavericks GM Nico Harrison explains his reasoning for the trade
nbcsports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 7:51 PM
Luka Doncic pens a heartfelt message to Dallas fans, while Mavericks GM Nico Harrison explains his reasoning for the trade
nbcsports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 7:51 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
We all think the Luka Doncic trade was bad for the Mavericks.
I tried to imagine what sort of offers they could have generated if they’d allowed a true Luka bidding war to develop.
Spoiler: they’re better than Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first.
cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 7:27 PM
We all think the Luka Doncic trade was bad for the Mavericks.
I tried to imagine what sort of offers they could have generated if they’d allowed a true Luka bidding war to develop.
Spoiler: they’re better than Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first.
cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 7:27 PM
Cleveland Plain Dealer @PDcavsinsider
Cavs enjoy record-setting night, clobber stunned Dallas Mavericks, 144-101, following Luka Doncic trade cleveland.com/cavs/2025/02/c… – 7:10 PM
Cavs enjoy record-setting night, clobber stunned Dallas Mavericks, 144-101, following Luka Doncic trade cleveland.com/cavs/2025/02/c… – 7:10 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Reporting on what the blockbuster NBA trade means for Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis, why it happened, and what’s next for the Mavericks, Lakers, and Jazz, including notes on Max Christie, Quentin Grimes, Maxi Kleber, and PJ Tucker on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/luka-don… – 6:55 PM
Story: Reporting on what the blockbuster NBA trade means for Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis, why it happened, and what’s next for the Mavericks, Lakers, and Jazz, including notes on Max Christie, Quentin Grimes, Maxi Kleber, and PJ Tucker on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/luka-don… – 6:55 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic says his goodbye to Dallas and the Mavericks 💙 pic.x.com/uURdafM0IZ – 6:43 PM
Luka Doncic says his goodbye to Dallas and the Mavericks 💙 pic.x.com/uURdafM0IZ – 6:43 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
I asked @mcuban for his reaction to the trade of Doncic, whom the Mavericks acquired on draft night seven years ago under Cuban’s watch as majority owner.
Cuban responded with four letters: “MFFL”. – 6:39 PM
I asked @mcuban for his reaction to the trade of Doncic, whom the Mavericks acquired on draft night seven years ago under Cuban’s watch as majority owner.
Cuban responded with four letters: “MFFL”. – 6:39 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
“I thought I’d spend my career here” – Luka Doncic bids farewell to Dallas
“Grateful for this amazing opportunity” – he welcomes move to the Los Angeles Lakers
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 6:26 PM
“I thought I’d spend my career here” – Luka Doncic bids farewell to Dallas
“Grateful for this amazing opportunity” – he welcomes move to the Los Angeles Lakers
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 6:26 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Luka’s Laker era STARTS NOW 😤
Luka Doncic says he’s ready to win championships with the Lakers 👀 pic.x.com/jrsbhnDzzu – 6:24 PM
Luka’s Laker era STARTS NOW 😤
Luka Doncic says he’s ready to win championships with the Lakers 👀 pic.x.com/jrsbhnDzzu – 6:24 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
NEW POD: MAVS FAN THERAPY SESSION
@jga41agher joins to share how he and many Mavs fans are feeling…then I roleplay as Nico Harrison to explain why I traded Luka for AD.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0zgRD7…
YouTube: youtu.be/m04OxXpo5iI?si…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mav…
🏀🏀🏀 pic.x.com/SuOpAbvnVX – 6:15 PM
NEW POD: MAVS FAN THERAPY SESSION
@jga41agher joins to share how he and many Mavs fans are feeling…then I roleplay as Nico Harrison to explain why I traded Luka for AD.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0zgRD7…
YouTube: youtu.be/m04OxXpo5iI?si…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mav…
🏀🏀🏀 pic.x.com/SuOpAbvnVX – 6:15 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
It’s kinda wild that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George once joined the Clippers in the middle of the same night an earthquake was shaking a summer league game in Vegas and somehow this Luka trade is even crazier – 6:13 PM
It’s kinda wild that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George once joined the Clippers in the middle of the same night an earthquake was shaking a summer league game in Vegas and somehow this Luka trade is even crazier – 6:13 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Luka Doncic shares heartfelt message to Mavericks fans, city of Dallas in farewell post dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 6:09 PM
Luka Doncic shares heartfelt message to Mavericks fans, city of Dallas in farewell post dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 6:09 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
In the wake of the Luka-AD blockbuster, of course there was going to be a link to Nikola Vucevic now a possibility for the Lakers. Vooch discusses as trade winds are blowing the Bulls’ way, and they can feel it.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/02/… – 6:07 PM
In the wake of the Luka-AD blockbuster, of course there was going to be a link to Nikola Vucevic now a possibility for the Lakers. Vooch discusses as trade winds are blowing the Bulls’ way, and they can feel it.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/02/… – 6:07 PM
David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
What bothers me the most isn’t the stupidity of the Doncic/Davis trade, it’s the blatant disrespect to the Mavs fans. To many, he’s the most beloved player in franchise history. And he was prepared to deliver championship(s) to the Dallas faithful. How many faithful are left now? – 6:01 PM
What bothers me the most isn’t the stupidity of the Doncic/Davis trade, it’s the blatant disrespect to the Mavs fans. To many, he’s the most beloved player in franchise history. And he was prepared to deliver championship(s) to the Dallas faithful. How many faithful are left now? – 6:01 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
“I thought I’d spend my career here,” Luka says pic.x.com/WWNtFXaGL3 – 5:56 PM
“I thought I’d spend my career here,” Luka says pic.x.com/WWNtFXaGL3 – 5:56 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The first game of the post-Luka era:
144 — Cavs
101 — Mavs pic.x.com/7ThMuYEnDj – 5:43 PM
The first game of the post-Luka era:
144 — Cavs
101 — Mavs pic.x.com/7ThMuYEnDj – 5:43 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James’ Instagram story post for Anthony Davis: pic.x.com/7nDCvw9EFs – 5:38 PM
LeBron James’ Instagram story post for Anthony Davis: pic.x.com/7nDCvw9EFs – 5:38 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James shares a message for Anthony Davis on Instagram: pic.x.com/wB4ronPJDD – 5:35 PM
LeBron James shares a message for Anthony Davis on Instagram: pic.x.com/wB4ronPJDD – 5:35 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Okay, @Motorcityhoops and I are about to go live talking about the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis deal again.,
One day later, what have we learned? We’ll talk through Nico Harrison’s presser, and everything else now that the dust has (slightly) settled
youtube.com/live/ZGWK6psrh… pic.x.com/40MOuPsQiv – 5:15 PM
Okay, @Motorcityhoops and I are about to go live talking about the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis deal again.,
One day later, what have we learned? We’ll talk through Nico Harrison’s presser, and everything else now that the dust has (slightly) settled
youtube.com/live/ZGWK6psrh… pic.x.com/40MOuPsQiv – 5:15 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Players who got traded after leading the playoffs in scoring
Wilt Chamberlain (1965)
Earl Monroe (1971)
LUKA DONCIC (2025)
Mind you, Doncic also led the postseason in rebounds, assists and steals. – 5:12 PM
Players who got traded after leading the playoffs in scoring
Wilt Chamberlain (1965)
Earl Monroe (1971)
LUKA DONCIC (2025)
Mind you, Doncic also led the postseason in rebounds, assists and steals. – 5:12 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Nico Harrison on AD: “He fits right along with our timeframe to win now and win in the future. The future to me is 3, 4 years from now. The future 10 years from now, I don’t know. They’ll probably bury me and [Kidd] by then. Or we’ll bury ourselves.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:34 PM
Nico Harrison on AD: “He fits right along with our timeframe to win now and win in the future. The future to me is 3, 4 years from now. The future 10 years from now, I don’t know. They’ll probably bury me and [Kidd] by then. Or we’ll bury ourselves.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:34 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 How Does Luka Doncic Trade Impact OKC?
🏀 Thunder-Mavericks Matchup
🏀 Did the Lakers get better?
🏀 Trade Deadline Plans Change?
🏀 @jxlorenzi joins to break it down
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/Z68oJOkCsu – 4:34 PM
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 How Does Luka Doncic Trade Impact OKC?
🏀 Thunder-Mavericks Matchup
🏀 Did the Lakers get better?
🏀 Trade Deadline Plans Change?
🏀 @jxlorenzi joins to break it down
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/Z68oJOkCsu – 4:34 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
LeBron James knows his time with the Lakers, and in the NBA, is drawing short — one of the reasons he understood the trade for Luka Dončić. But in the meantime, LeBron has no interest in waiving his no-trade clause, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/61074… – 4:19 PM
LeBron James knows his time with the Lakers, and in the NBA, is drawing short — one of the reasons he understood the trade for Luka Dončić. But in the meantime, LeBron has no interest in waiving his no-trade clause, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/61074… – 4:19 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Mavs were JUST in the Finals.
Carried by a 25-yr-old generational star.
Even if everything Nico Harrison just said is true plus 10 other things short of actual crimes, you still don’t do this.
Short of AD leading the Mavs to a title, it’s a no-win for Dallas.
Indefensible. – 2:54 PM
Mavs were JUST in the Finals.
Carried by a 25-yr-old generational star.
Even if everything Nico Harrison just said is true plus 10 other things short of actual crimes, you still don’t do this.
Short of AD leading the Mavs to a title, it’s a no-win for Dallas.
Indefensible. – 2:54 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
Just keep telling anyone I see in my house that Luka Doncic is a Laker. – 2:42 PM
Just keep telling anyone I see in my house that Luka Doncic is a Laker. – 2:42 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
This afternoon on @chicagobulls radio @670TheScore 1:45. Pistons Voice Mark Champion of All Star Cade Cunningham.…Billy Donovan on blockbuster Luka-AD trade..halftime Chris Duarte on the growth of hoops in the Dominican Republic. Always a pleasure ! – 2:33 PM
This afternoon on @chicagobulls radio @670TheScore 1:45. Pistons Voice Mark Champion of All Star Cade Cunningham.…Billy Donovan on blockbuster Luka-AD trade..halftime Chris Duarte on the growth of hoops in the Dominican Republic. Always a pleasure ! – 2:33 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Pelinka on Luka…
“Luka is a one-of-a-kind, young global superstar who will lead this franchise for years to come…His killer instincts and commitment to winning championships will be a driving force for this team.”
Wtf, Luka is actually a Laker – 2:28 PM
Pelinka on Luka…
“Luka is a one-of-a-kind, young global superstar who will lead this franchise for years to come…His killer instincts and commitment to winning championships will be a driving force for this team.”
Wtf, Luka is actually a Laker – 2:28 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
LeBron, Luka and the new look Lakers play 2 games in 3 nights in OKC in April. pic.x.com/OnDPc8o76C – 2:23 PM
LeBron, Luka and the new look Lakers play 2 games in 3 nights in OKC in April. pic.x.com/OnDPc8o76C – 2:23 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Full details on the Lakers acquiring Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris from Dallas in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 1st, with Jalen Hood-Schifino and a 2nd going to Utah: pic.x.com/yItlRe9xqI – 2:23 PM
Full details on the Lakers acquiring Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris from Dallas in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 1st, with Jalen Hood-Schifino and a 2nd going to Utah: pic.x.com/yItlRe9xqI – 2:23 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Jason Kidd says he hasn’t talked to Luka Doncic since the trade. – 2:22 PM
Jason Kidd says he hasn’t talked to Luka Doncic since the trade. – 2:22 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Nico Harrison is a great guy and his early moves in Dallas have worked wonderfully. But how you limit trade talks for Luka to one team — his words — over the course of a few weeks is absolutely bananas. – 2:22 PM
Nico Harrison is a great guy and his early moves in Dallas have worked wonderfully. But how you limit trade talks for Luka to one team — his words — over the course of a few weeks is absolutely bananas. – 2:22 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
First public statement by Rob Pelinka since the Lakers-Mavericks trade. The Lakers say Doncic will wear No. 77 for L.A. – the first player in franchise history to do so pic.x.com/ghcaniAFWW – 2:21 PM
First public statement by Rob Pelinka since the Lakers-Mavericks trade. The Lakers say Doncic will wear No. 77 for L.A. – the first player in franchise history to do so pic.x.com/ghcaniAFWW – 2:21 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: LeBron James intends to stay with the Lakers beyond Thursday’s trade deadline, a source familiar with his plans told ESPN, setting up the latest superstar tandem of his career with Luka Doncic. @ChrisBHaynes first es.pn/4hjhrqH – 2:18 PM
New story: LeBron James intends to stay with the Lakers beyond Thursday’s trade deadline, a source familiar with his plans told ESPN, setting up the latest superstar tandem of his career with Luka Doncic. @ChrisBHaynes first es.pn/4hjhrqH – 2:18 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kidd says he has reached out to Doncic, but they have not connected. – 2:16 PM
Kidd says he has reached out to Doncic, but they have not connected. – 2:16 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Jason Kidd says he hasn’t not talked to Luka Doncic since the trade. – 2:16 PM
Jason Kidd says he hasn’t not talked to Luka Doncic since the trade. – 2:16 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA on Luka being traded: “I learned that lesson the hard way in my first year in the NBA. I got traded out the blue. Didn’t see it coming. It doesn’t surprise me anymore than myself getting traded a long time ago. I found out it was a business my first season.” pic.x.com/iwObFuvc4K – 2:15 PM
SGA on Luka being traded: “I learned that lesson the hard way in my first year in the NBA. I got traded out the blue. Didn’t see it coming. It doesn’t surprise me anymore than myself getting traded a long time ago. I found out it was a business my first season.” pic.x.com/iwObFuvc4K – 2:15 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
An episode that could be called only “WTF”
On the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade with @DannyLeroux and @DanFeldmanNBA
Listen with 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime. Use code mockdeadline25:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/jEJNPYOV8w – 2:15 PM
An episode that could be called only “WTF”
On the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade with @DannyLeroux and @DanFeldmanNBA
Listen with 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime. Use code mockdeadline25:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/jEJNPYOV8w – 2:15 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“It’s easily the most shocking trade in NBA history.”
@talkhoops tells @DarthAmin he can’t believe the Mavericks didn’t get more in return for Luka Dončić. pic.x.com/CKEcymv1Ja – 2:12 PM
“It’s easily the most shocking trade in NBA history.”
@talkhoops tells @DarthAmin he can’t believe the Mavericks didn’t get more in return for Luka Dončić. pic.x.com/CKEcymv1Ja – 2:12 PM
Rob Mahoney @RobMahoney
In 2018, I joined the Mavs for Thanksgiving to try to understand Luka Doncic, and where he fit into the team and its lineage. Now it feels like a lifetime ago: si.com/nba/2018/11/29… pic.x.com/Dgy6reSZzF – 2:12 PM
In 2018, I joined the Mavs for Thanksgiving to try to understand Luka Doncic, and where he fit into the team and its lineage. Now it feels like a lifetime ago: si.com/nba/2018/11/29… pic.x.com/Dgy6reSZzF – 2:12 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The Mavericks leadership has done a lot to say that Luka Doncic didn’t fit the culture without explicitly saying that he didn’t fit the culture during this press conference. – 2:11 PM
The Mavericks leadership has done a lot to say that Luka Doncic didn’t fit the culture without explicitly saying that he didn’t fit the culture during this press conference. – 2:11 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kidd: “As Nico brought up, we are aligned.” Says he was blessed to coach a player of Doncic’s caliber, but “when you look at the vision of the team and what Nico wants to build, I truly support that.” – 2:11 PM
Kidd: “As Nico brought up, we are aligned.” Says he was blessed to coach a player of Doncic’s caliber, but “when you look at the vision of the team and what Nico wants to build, I truly support that.” – 2:11 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Harrison: “There’s some unique things about his contract that we had to pay attention to,” Harrison said of Doncic’s supermax extension for which he would have been eligible this summer. – 2:06 PM
Harrison: “There’s some unique things about his contract that we had to pay attention to,” Harrison said of Doncic’s supermax extension for which he would have been eligible this summer. – 2:06 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Nico Harrison says the Mavs didn’t talk to any teams other than the Lakers about Luka.
Said that these conversations took place over the last three or four weeks. – 2:06 PM
Nico Harrison says the Mavs didn’t talk to any teams other than the Lakers about Luka.
Said that these conversations took place over the last three or four weeks. – 2:06 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Harrison: “We definitely understand the magnitude of what just transpired. It’s definitely not lost on us. He thanked Doncic for his “brilliance” and also thanked departed Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris. – 2:04 PM
Harrison: “We definitely understand the magnitude of what just transpired. It’s definitely not lost on us. He thanked Doncic for his “brilliance” and also thanked departed Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris. – 2:04 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
If the Mavs were hesitant to give Luka Doncic the supermax, you gotta wonder how many teams (if any) may not want to give De’Aaron Fox a max deal… – 2:04 PM
If the Mavs were hesitant to give Luka Doncic the supermax, you gotta wonder how many teams (if any) may not want to give De’Aaron Fox a max deal… – 2:04 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Over the last few weeks on @LockedOn Lakers and @ESPNLosAngeles “Lakers Talk,” I’ve said the Lakers needed to either commit fully to LeBron/AD or begin moving past this era. Pick a lane. Half measures were pointless. I didn’t see *this* coming, but it’s definitely a lane. AK – 1:51 PM
Over the last few weeks on @LockedOn Lakers and @ESPNLosAngeles “Lakers Talk,” I’ve said the Lakers needed to either commit fully to LeBron/AD or begin moving past this era. Pick a lane. Half measures were pointless. I didn’t see *this* coming, but it’s definitely a lane. AK – 1:51 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The Lakers weren’t going to extend Anthony Davis next summer, sources tell @YahooSports. And the Mavs didn’t want to give Luka $350M. Are the days of just super maxing out guys “just because” over? Is the landscape changing? sports.yahoo.com/does-shocking-… – 1:41 PM
The Lakers weren’t going to extend Anthony Davis next summer, sources tell @YahooSports. And the Mavs didn’t want to give Luka $350M. Are the days of just super maxing out guys “just because” over? Is the landscape changing? sports.yahoo.com/does-shocking-… – 1:41 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Winners, losers from Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis blockbuster trade
It’s a big win for the Lakers (although it doesn’t make them instant contenders) and means big questions for Dallas. Also a big win for lovers of chaos.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 1:36 PM
Winners, losers from Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis blockbuster trade
It’s a big win for the Lakers (although it doesn’t make them instant contenders) and means big questions for Dallas. Also a big win for lovers of chaos.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 1:36 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Could Nic Claxton or Day’Ron Sharpe be Lakers trade targets after Anthony Davis-Luka Doncic deal?
clutchpoints.com/2-nets-could-b… – 1:33 PM
Could Nic Claxton or Day’Ron Sharpe be Lakers trade targets after Anthony Davis-Luka Doncic deal?
clutchpoints.com/2-nets-could-b… – 1:33 PM
Rob Mahoney @RobMahoney
Luka Doncic Is a Los Angeles Laker, (Un)explained: theringer.com/2025/02/02/nba… – 1:30 PM
Luka Doncic Is a Los Angeles Laker, (Un)explained: theringer.com/2025/02/02/nba… – 1:30 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
This is the same guy who is claiming that he had no idea the Luka trade was coming pic.x.com/A9lzij37qq – 1:28 PM
This is the same guy who is claiming that he had no idea the Luka trade was coming pic.x.com/A9lzij37qq – 1:28 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2, who is in Cleveland with your Mavericks:
Why Nico Harrison feels Mavs can ‘win now and win in the future’ after Luka Doncic trade dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:28 PM
From @MikeACurtis2, who is in Cleveland with your Mavericks:
Why Nico Harrison feels Mavs can ‘win now and win in the future’ after Luka Doncic trade dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:28 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Updated NBA title odds after the Luka-AD trade
Via @BetOnline_ag pic.x.com/hzA3GLaK45 – 1:08 PM
Updated NBA title odds after the Luka-AD trade
Via @BetOnline_ag pic.x.com/hzA3GLaK45 – 1:08 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
I seem to be higher on Luka’s Lakers fit than consensus. I believe in the power of revenge.
sportingnews.com/us/nba/los-ang… – 1:08 PM
I seem to be higher on Luka’s Lakers fit than consensus. I believe in the power of revenge.
sportingnews.com/us/nba/los-ang… – 1:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns ‘buzzing’ over Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade; Kevin Durant, Devin Booker stunned (w/videos) #Suns #LakeShow #MFFL azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:56 PM
Phoenix Suns ‘buzzing’ over Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade; Kevin Durant, Devin Booker stunned (w/videos) #Suns #LakeShow #MFFL azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:56 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @TimCowlishaw:
Nightmare scenario: Luka Doncic’s trade to Lakers should make Mavericks fans sick dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:55 PM
From @TimCowlishaw:
Nightmare scenario: Luka Doncic’s trade to Lakers should make Mavericks fans sick dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:55 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
The bet Dallas is making is that they can contend for the next few years with AD/Kyrie. The risk is they pass on what could have been the greatest package of young players and picks that the NBA has ever seen in what would have been a bidding war for Luka. – 12:51 PM
The bet Dallas is making is that they can contend for the next few years with AD/Kyrie. The risk is they pass on what could have been the greatest package of young players and picks that the NBA has ever seen in what would have been a bidding war for Luka. – 12:51 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
How the stunning Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers impacts the Houston Rockets. clutchfans.net/12882/how-stun… – 12:48 PM
How the stunning Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers impacts the Houston Rockets. clutchfans.net/12882/how-stun… – 12:48 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: The Dallas Mavericks just authored the NBA’s version of “The Big Short” – fully betting against 25-year-old Luka Doncic’s future.
That’s what made Dallas trading Doncic for Anthony Davis the most shocking deal in NBA history.
espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 12:35 PM
New ESPN story: The Dallas Mavericks just authored the NBA’s version of “The Big Short” – fully betting against 25-year-old Luka Doncic’s future.
That’s what made Dallas trading Doncic for Anthony Davis the most shocking deal in NBA history.
espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 12:35 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
If you had asked me what the Lakers would have to give up for Luka Doncic, I would say it’s a waste of time to discuss but it would be Anthony Davis, multiple young players, multiple firsts and multiple pick swaps. They gave up A.D., one young player (Max), one pick and no swaps. – 12:30 PM
If you had asked me what the Lakers would have to give up for Luka Doncic, I would say it’s a waste of time to discuss but it would be Anthony Davis, multiple young players, multiple firsts and multiple pick swaps. They gave up A.D., one young player (Max), one pick and no swaps. – 12:30 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
I’m seriously fascinated by the Lakers’ ability to keep their second first round pick in the Luka Doncic deal. I mean the Mavs had to ask for it, right? And the Lakers said you’re only getting one take it or leave it? I just don’t get how the Mavs didn’t get more in the deal. – 12:27 PM
I’m seriously fascinated by the Lakers’ ability to keep their second first round pick in the Luka Doncic deal. I mean the Mavs had to ask for it, right? And the Lakers said you’re only getting one take it or leave it? I just don’t get how the Mavs didn’t get more in the deal. – 12:27 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Sources: LeBron James intends to remain a member of the Lakers past the Feb. 6 trade deadline, and the relationships behind the blockbuster Luka-AD deal. #haynesbriefs
youtube.com/@HaynesBriefs pic.x.com/uMTEMUYbDX – 12:26 PM
Sources: LeBron James intends to remain a member of the Lakers past the Feb. 6 trade deadline, and the relationships behind the blockbuster Luka-AD deal. #haynesbriefs
youtube.com/@HaynesBriefs pic.x.com/uMTEMUYbDX – 12:26 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
We’ve gone out on a limb and chosen Luka Doncic as the best player moved at this trade deadline. Don’t think we need to wait four more days.
hoopshype.com/lists/the-best… – 12:22 PM
We’ve gone out on a limb and chosen Luka Doncic as the best player moved at this trade deadline. Don’t think we need to wait four more days.
hoopshype.com/lists/the-best… – 12:22 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
If you’re trading a player as talented and accomplished as Luka wouldn’t you first call Boston and ask about their best players? Wouldn’t you offer him to Milwaukee for Giannis or any other team with young star(s) and multiple picks?
Instead they target the Lakers and Anthony – 12:22 PM
If you’re trading a player as talented and accomplished as Luka wouldn’t you first call Boston and ask about their best players? Wouldn’t you offer him to Milwaukee for Giannis or any other team with young star(s) and multiple picks?
Instead they target the Lakers and Anthony – 12:22 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Luka Doncic trade: What factors led to Lakers and Mavericks making the most shocking deal in NBA history?
(By @sportsreiter)
cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 12:19 PM
Luka Doncic trade: What factors led to Lakers and Mavericks making the most shocking deal in NBA history?
(By @sportsreiter)
cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 12:19 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Attaining and retaining top-5 players is the single most important job for an NBA GM.
Nico Harrison trading Luka Doncic — without even leveraging close to his max value — is just patently absurd.
So what you were going to have difficult conversations.
THAT’S THE JOB! – 12:19 PM
Attaining and retaining top-5 players is the single most important job for an NBA GM.
Nico Harrison trading Luka Doncic — without even leveraging close to his max value — is just patently absurd.
So what you were going to have difficult conversations.
THAT’S THE JOB! – 12:19 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Lakers are one of several teams that have inquired about Day’Ron Sharpe’s availability this season, according to a league source.
Los Angeles is in the market for a center after trading Anthony Davis. Brooklyn is open for business, with Sharpe and Nic Claxton available. – 12:15 PM
The Lakers are one of several teams that have inquired about Day’Ron Sharpe’s availability this season, according to a league source.
Los Angeles is in the market for a center after trading Anthony Davis. Brooklyn is open for business, with Sharpe and Nic Claxton available. – 12:15 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
An episode that could be called only “WTF”
On the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade with @DannyLeroux and @DanFeldmanNBA
Listen with 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime. Use code mockdeadline25:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/w9RZwxvpuO – 12:15 PM
An episode that could be called only “WTF”
On the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade with @DannyLeroux and @DanFeldmanNBA
Listen with 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime. Use code mockdeadline25:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/w9RZwxvpuO – 12:15 PM
Jason Walker @JasonWalkerNBA
Luka had to tell Dallas this was their only option if they wanted to get something before he goes. The rest of this is window dressing. – 12:05 PM
Luka had to tell Dallas this was their only option if they wanted to get something before he goes. The rest of this is window dressing. – 12:05 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Column from last night on the stunning Luka-AD trade, and why LeBron’s future in Laker Land is now in question, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61063… – 12:05 PM
Column from last night on the stunning Luka-AD trade, and why LeBron’s future in Laker Land is now in question, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61063… – 12:05 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
NBA players, sports world reacts on social media to blockbuster Luka Doncic trade to Lakers for Anthony Davis
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 12:02 PM
NBA players, sports world reacts on social media to blockbuster Luka Doncic trade to Lakers for Anthony Davis
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 12:02 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE Garden Report: Luka Doncic Traded to Lakers for Anthony Davis | Powered by @PrizePicks & @Gametime x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:00 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Luka Doncic Traded to Lakers for Anthony Davis | Powered by @PrizePicks & @Gametime x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:00 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
There has never been a trade like this in NBA history. We’ve never seen a 25-year-old, five-time All-NBA First Team player traded. It just doesn’t happen. That’s what most in the NBA are taking about. We’ve seen A.D. traded already but Luka traded before his prime is just wild. – 11:41 AM
There has never been a trade like this in NBA history. We’ve never seen a 25-year-old, five-time All-NBA First Team player traded. It just doesn’t happen. That’s what most in the NBA are taking about. We’ve seen A.D. traded already but Luka traded before his prime is just wild. – 11:41 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
If 31 year old Anthony Davis and a pick gets you 25 year old Luka Doncic, then 40 year old LeBron and a pick gets you Wemby, right? BK – 11:31 AM
If 31 year old Anthony Davis and a pick gets you 25 year old Luka Doncic, then 40 year old LeBron and a pick gets you Wemby, right? BK – 11:31 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
While the Lakers made this trade for the post-LeBron era, their new roster doesn’t fit for the rest of this season.
They have three ball-handlers in Luka, LeBron, and Austin Reaves who don’t defend anybody.
You’d think another move, likely centered around Reaves, could be next. – 11:28 AM
While the Lakers made this trade for the post-LeBron era, their new roster doesn’t fit for the rest of this season.
They have three ball-handlers in Luka, LeBron, and Austin Reaves who don’t defend anybody.
You’d think another move, likely centered around Reaves, could be next. – 11:28 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Just saying out loud that the Dallas Mavericks are choosing a win-now path with Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis – 11:28 AM
Just saying out loud that the Dallas Mavericks are choosing a win-now path with Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis – 11:28 AM
David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
Mavs brass did this deal in the dark because they knew everyone would crucify them for shopping Luka. That’s how little respect they have for the fans. The ultimate betrayal. – 11:24 AM
Mavs brass did this deal in the dark because they knew everyone would crucify them for shopping Luka. That’s how little respect they have for the fans. The ultimate betrayal. – 11:24 AM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Mavericks have announced the deal sending Luka Doncic to Lakers.
Also Mavericks website currently … pic.x.com/WpL3S8YI6n – 11:22 AM
Mavericks have announced the deal sending Luka Doncic to Lakers.
Also Mavericks website currently … pic.x.com/WpL3S8YI6n – 11:22 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Nico is going to be sending Luka anonymous Bacon of the Month Club subscriptions in bulk. BK – 11:20 AM
Nico is going to be sending Luka anonymous Bacon of the Month Club subscriptions in bulk. BK – 11:20 AM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Maybe the most annoying part of the Luka trade is that now any terrible trade machine wishcasting can defend itself with “hey the Mavs gave up Luka for AD and one first” – 11:14 AM
Maybe the most annoying part of the Luka trade is that now any terrible trade machine wishcasting can defend itself with “hey the Mavs gave up Luka for AD and one first” – 11:14 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Stunning Luka Doncic to Lakers trade paves the way for an easier NBA Finals road for the Thunder (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n… – 11:10 AM
Stunning Luka Doncic to Lakers trade paves the way for an easier NBA Finals road for the Thunder (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n… – 11:10 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Something to keep in mind as the Mavericks rebuild around a 31-year-old Anthony Davis and a 32-year-old Kyrie Irving:
They do not control their own first-round picks in 2027, 2028, 2029 or 2030. – 11:06 AM
Something to keep in mind as the Mavericks rebuild around a 31-year-old Anthony Davis and a 32-year-old Kyrie Irving:
They do not control their own first-round picks in 2027, 2028, 2029 or 2030. – 11:06 AM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
One thing Hollywood demands is the presence of stars. Always has. Adam Silver has to be delighted that Luka’s a Laker, not that he had anything to do with it, unlike Stern, who blocked the Chris Paul trade years ago. So, Luka gets to ease into the star thing alongside Bron. – 10:42 AM
One thing Hollywood demands is the presence of stars. Always has. Adam Silver has to be delighted that Luka’s a Laker, not that he had anything to do with it, unlike Stern, who blocked the Chris Paul trade years ago. So, Luka gets to ease into the star thing alongside Bron. – 10:42 AM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
I genuinely thought I was going to wake up to this Luka trade being a fever dream – 10:42 AM
I genuinely thought I was going to wake up to this Luka trade being a fever dream – 10:42 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I wanna applaud the Lakers for getting the Luka trade done without a single leak. The boat was bone dry. Think of how far they’ve come from all the nonsense from the Kawhi chase. – 10:38 AM
I wanna applaud the Lakers for getting the Luka trade done without a single leak. The boat was bone dry. Think of how far they’ve come from all the nonsense from the Kawhi chase. – 10:38 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Is Anthony Davis the best player who has ever been the second-best player in his own trade? – 10:33 AM
Is Anthony Davis the best player who has ever been the second-best player in his own trade? – 10:33 AM
Ted Davis @nbated
Didn’t know that Jerry Jones was the Mavericks GM too! Okay Luka might not resign with Mavs and he leans toward corpulence but WHY trade him to the Lakers? According to League insiders there were no bidding wars. Other Teams were shocked by the Deal. Lakers always get a Star. 🤬 – 10:28 AM
Didn’t know that Jerry Jones was the Mavericks GM too! Okay Luka might not resign with Mavs and he leans toward corpulence but WHY trade him to the Lakers? According to League insiders there were no bidding wars. Other Teams were shocked by the Deal. Lakers always get a Star. 🤬 – 10:28 AM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
Next thought on Luka the Laker is that the front office is gonna have to hire folks to play defense. This might well be the making of a bomb squad if JJ can coax some ball movement. It’s good that LeBron is there. He’s the one guy who can demand it. – 10:27 AM
Next thought on Luka the Laker is that the front office is gonna have to hire folks to play defense. This might well be the making of a bomb squad if JJ can coax some ball movement. It’s good that LeBron is there. He’s the one guy who can demand it. – 10:27 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
I’m still waiting for the catch, here. Like Luka ripping off his face to reveal a smiling Danny Ainge inside, who laughs and announces “Ha! I retire! You fools!” BK – 10:27 AM
I’m still waiting for the catch, here. Like Luka ripping off his face to reveal a smiling Danny Ainge inside, who laughs and announces “Ha! I retire! You fools!” BK – 10:27 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
The Lakers had two first round picks to trade before the deadline. It’s crazy that they traded for Luka Doncic and still have one first round pick left to move. They are making another deal before the deadline for a big man. – 10:24 AM
The Lakers had two first round picks to trade before the deadline. It’s crazy that they traded for Luka Doncic and still have one first round pick left to move. They are making another deal before the deadline for a big man. – 10:24 AM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
You can argue the Nets got more value back for Mikal Bridges than Dallas did for Luka Doncic. Not underestimating AD but one pick? – 10:23 AM
You can argue the Nets got more value back for Mikal Bridges than Dallas did for Luka Doncic. Not underestimating AD but one pick? – 10:23 AM
David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
The year is 2035. Luka Doncic has three rings. Jalen Brunson has two. The Las Vegas Mavericks have zero.
This isn’t a hypothetical. I’m just warning you from the future.
Buckle up. – 10:22 AM
The year is 2035. Luka Doncic has three rings. Jalen Brunson has two. The Las Vegas Mavericks have zero.
This isn’t a hypothetical. I’m just warning you from the future.
Buckle up. – 10:22 AM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
Another thought is JJ Redick, a Roanoke, Va., boy much as myself (I grew up nearby). Jason Kidd is a fine coach. JJ is on his way perhaps to becoming one. Luka has the aura of a huge talent trying to find his context like Wilt and facing the difficult choices when less is more. – 10:19 AM
Another thought is JJ Redick, a Roanoke, Va., boy much as myself (I grew up nearby). Jason Kidd is a fine coach. JJ is on his way perhaps to becoming one. Luka has the aura of a huge talent trying to find his context like Wilt and facing the difficult choices when less is more. – 10:19 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
We all know Luka Dončić is one of the top 2-4 players in the NBA but what always stood out to me is how the greats like Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson talked about him. They talked about him as if he was one of them before he turned 25. They saw greatness in him. pic.x.com/XTH770TPYJ – 10:15 AM
We all know Luka Dončić is one of the top 2-4 players in the NBA but what always stood out to me is how the greats like Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson talked about him. They talked about him as if he was one of them before he turned 25. They saw greatness in him. pic.x.com/XTH770TPYJ – 10:15 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👀Maverick’s GM, Nico Harrison, commented on Luka Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers!
🗣Nico Harrison: “I believe that getting an All-Defensive center and an All-NBA player with a defensive mindset gives us a better chance. We’re built to win now and in the future”. pic.x.com/CMf8oLTpes – 10:15 AM
👀Maverick’s GM, Nico Harrison, commented on Luka Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers!
🗣Nico Harrison: “I believe that getting an All-Defensive center and an All-NBA player with a defensive mindset gives us a better chance. We’re built to win now and in the future”. pic.x.com/CMf8oLTpes – 10:15 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Nico Harrison’s statement on the acquisition of Anthony Davis and Max Christie:
“This is a new chapter, and we are excited to welcome Anthony and Max to the fold. AD is an experienced veteran, who can play both ends of the floor while helping elevate us defensively. He knows – 10:13 AM
Nico Harrison’s statement on the acquisition of Anthony Davis and Max Christie:
“This is a new chapter, and we are excited to welcome Anthony and Max to the fold. AD is an experienced veteran, who can play both ends of the floor while helping elevate us defensively. He knows – 10:13 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Nico Harrison’s statement on Luka Doncic: “We are thankful for Luka and grateful for his efforts during his time with us. He helped build this team and was an integral part of the success we’ve seen throughout the years, including our recent NBA Finals run, along with Maxi and – 10:12 AM
Nico Harrison’s statement on Luka Doncic: “We are thankful for Luka and grateful for his efforts during his time with us. He helped build this team and was an integral part of the success we’ve seen throughout the years, including our recent NBA Finals run, along with Maxi and – 10:12 AM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
First thought after hearing the stunning news of Luka to the LA was Wilt being traded. A huge talent in search of context, of his place in the game. Wilt was always going up against Bill Russell, the man who built his own context with the way he played, the way he used his talent – 10:12 AM
First thought after hearing the stunning news of Luka to the LA was Wilt being traded. A huge talent in search of context, of his place in the game. Wilt was always going up against Bill Russell, the man who built his own context with the way he played, the way he used his talent – 10:12 AM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Statement from Mavericks GM Nico Harrison in announcing Luke Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. pic.x.com/29Y4Tq61I7 – 10:10 AM
Statement from Mavericks GM Nico Harrison in announcing Luke Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. pic.x.com/29Y4Tq61I7 – 10:10 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
New story: Why general manager Nico Harrison feels the #Mavs can ‘win now and win in the future’ after shocking Luka Doncic trade dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:10 AM
New story: Why general manager Nico Harrison feels the #Mavs can ‘win now and win in the future’ after shocking Luka Doncic trade dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:10 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis waived his $5.9m trade kicker as a part of the deal, sources told ESPN. The decision was made to give DAL flexibility in order to be as competitive as possible, while also recognizing that the money can be made back in other ways, with no state taxes in Texas and in – 10:09 AM
Anthony Davis waived his $5.9m trade kicker as a part of the deal, sources told ESPN. The decision was made to give DAL flexibility in order to be as competitive as possible, while also recognizing that the money can be made back in other ways, with no state taxes in Texas and in – 10:09 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
From @townbrad:
Mavs GM Nico Harrison on stunning Luka Doncic trade: ‘It’s my job to make tough decisions’
dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:08 AM
From @townbrad:
Mavs GM Nico Harrison on stunning Luka Doncic trade: ‘It’s my job to make tough decisions’
dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:08 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Argument going on in CBS Sports Slack right now:
What needs to happen for this trade to be justifiable for the Mavericks?
I think if they win a title with AD, it’s justifiable. Anything less and it isn’t. Others arguing that literally nothing could justify it. – 10:07 AM
Argument going on in CBS Sports Slack right now:
What needs to happen for this trade to be justifiable for the Mavericks?
I think if they win a title with AD, it’s justifiable. Anything less and it isn’t. Others arguing that literally nothing could justify it. – 10:07 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
After the Lakers and Mavericks agreed to the deal late Saturday night, Rob Pelinka made three calls in quick succession, sources told ESPN: a joint call with Anthony Davis and JJ Redick; a call to Davis’ agent, Rich Paul; and a call to LeBron James. – 10:03 AM
After the Lakers and Mavericks agreed to the deal late Saturday night, Rob Pelinka made three calls in quick succession, sources told ESPN: a joint call with Anthony Davis and JJ Redick; a call to Davis’ agent, Rich Paul; and a call to LeBron James. – 10:03 AM
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Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs GM Nico Harrison on stunning Luka Doncic trade: ‘It’s my job to make tough decisions’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:02 AM
Mavs GM Nico Harrison on stunning Luka Doncic trade: ‘It’s my job to make tough decisions’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:02 AM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
I’m not much of a conspiracy theorist. I let others put the tin foil hat on before me.
With that said I woke up and still can’t believe that trade happened last night. Something is not right here. The Mavericks traded Luka Doncic. LUKA DONCIC. pic.x.com/cEyO1pE4Oo – 9:42 AM
I’m not much of a conspiracy theorist. I let others put the tin foil hat on before me.
With that said I woke up and still can’t believe that trade happened last night. Something is not right here. The Mavericks traded Luka Doncic. LUKA DONCIC. pic.x.com/cEyO1pE4Oo – 9:42 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Luka already top 5 and the Mavs gave him the scorned ex too fat package, pray for the league – 9:34 AM
Luka already top 5 and the Mavs gave him the scorned ex too fat package, pray for the league – 9:34 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @TimCowlishaw:
Nightmare scenario: Luka Doncic’s trade to Lakers should make Mavericks fans sick dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:27 AM
From @TimCowlishaw:
Nightmare scenario: Luka Doncic’s trade to Lakers should make Mavericks fans sick dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:27 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @McFarland_Shawn, who I’m sure by sheer coincidence happened to be awake at 1 a.m. and positioned to interview fans drowning in sorrow.
Heartbroken, grieving Mavericks fans demand answers after Luka Doncic traded to Lakers dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:18 AM
From @McFarland_Shawn, who I’m sure by sheer coincidence happened to be awake at 1 a.m. and positioned to interview fans drowning in sorrow.
Heartbroken, grieving Mavericks fans demand answers after Luka Doncic traded to Lakers dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:18 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Hoop Collective’s emergency pod on the most shocking trade in NBA history, shipping Luka Doncic to LA and Anthony Davis to Dallas @WindhorstESPN @TimBontemps youtu.be/aoJXLHlOmZg?si… via @YouTube – 9:17 AM
The Hoop Collective’s emergency pod on the most shocking trade in NBA history, shipping Luka Doncic to LA and Anthony Davis to Dallas @WindhorstESPN @TimBontemps youtu.be/aoJXLHlOmZg?si… via @YouTube – 9:17 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Emergency pod w/@Rachel__Nichols: Luka is a Laker! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ope… – 9:08 AM
Emergency pod w/@Rachel__Nichols: Luka is a Laker! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ope… – 9:08 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Bro the Jazz got more picks than the Mavs got for Luka and the Jazz didn’t even trade anyone in the deal. They were the salary re-route team to make the deal work. – 9:07 AM
Bro the Jazz got more picks than the Mavs got for Luka and the Jazz didn’t even trade anyone in the deal. They were the salary re-route team to make the deal work. – 9:07 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The quiet Lakers name I have on my radar right now is Deandre Ayton.
He could probably he had for a song. His contract expires after next season, so it’s a pretty low-risk addition. See if Luka, LeBron and JJ could rediscover that 2021 form. – 9:06 AM
The quiet Lakers name I have on my radar right now is Deandre Ayton.
He could probably he had for a song. His contract expires after next season, so it’s a pretty low-risk addition. See if Luka, LeBron and JJ could rediscover that 2021 form. – 9:06 AM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
What happens when both Luka and Davis, or one of them, fail their physicals? – 8:53 AM
What happens when both Luka and Davis, or one of them, fail their physicals? – 8:53 AM
Sergio Gonzalez @thatgonzalez
After Luka Dončić trade, Lakers suddenly well-positioned for post-LeBron James era
via Lakers insider @jovanbuha nytimes.com/athletic/61063… – 8:48 AM
After Luka Dončić trade, Lakers suddenly well-positioned for post-LeBron James era
via Lakers insider @jovanbuha nytimes.com/athletic/61063… – 8:48 AM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
My trade grades for the Luka swap. As you might have guessed, I love it for the Lakers:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/los-ang… – 8:47 AM
My trade grades for the Luka swap. As you might have guessed, I love it for the Lakers:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/los-ang… – 8:47 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Lakers have to be aggressive in these next two transaction cycles.
Remember, Luka hasn’t re-signed yet. We expect him to because it’s the Lakers, but that’s not a given. They have to show him he can win in LA, because Wemby and San Antonio’s 2026 cap space loom large here. – 8:28 AM
The Lakers have to be aggressive in these next two transaction cycles.
Remember, Luka hasn’t re-signed yet. We expect him to because it’s the Lakers, but that’s not a given. They have to show him he can win in LA, because Wemby and San Antonio’s 2026 cap space loom large here. – 8:28 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
What has my head spinning right now is all of the possible shockwaves this could send through the rest of the trade deadline.
One commenter suggested Dallas getting in on Jimmy Butler.
Could the Lakers reconsider a run at De’Aaron Fox to be Luka’s long-term running mate? – 8:24 AM
What has my head spinning right now is all of the possible shockwaves this could send through the rest of the trade deadline.
One commenter suggested Dallas getting in on Jimmy Butler.
Could the Lakers reconsider a run at De’Aaron Fox to be Luka’s long-term running mate? – 8:24 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Column: The biggest winners and losers of the Lakers’ swap of Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic with Mavericks @washingtonpost @PostSports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/02… – 8:22 AM
Column: The biggest winners and losers of the Lakers’ swap of Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic with Mavericks @washingtonpost @PostSports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/02… – 8:22 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
From (late) last night, on one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, with the Lakers acquiring Luka Dončić in a deal that sends All-Star big man Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks:
ocregister.com/2025/02/01/lak… – 8:21 AM
From (late) last night, on one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, with the Lakers acquiring Luka Dončić in a deal that sends All-Star big man Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks:
ocregister.com/2025/02/01/lak… – 8:21 AM
Sergio Gonzalez @thatgonzalez
How did Mavs go from NBA Finals to trading Luka Dončić in under a year?
Mavs insider @cclark_13 explains. nytimes.com/athletic/61064… – 8:12 AM
How did Mavs go from NBA Finals to trading Luka Dončić in under a year?
Mavs insider @cclark_13 explains. nytimes.com/athletic/61064… – 8:12 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Do the Lakers now have the best offensive trio in the NBA in Luka, LeBron and Reaves?
There’s not a clear answer, imo. There are like five possibilities. Cleveland, Boston, New York, Milwaukee, Denver and Phoenix all have arguments. – 8:09 AM
Do the Lakers now have the best offensive trio in the NBA in Luka, LeBron and Reaves?
There’s not a clear answer, imo. There are like five possibilities. Cleveland, Boston, New York, Milwaukee, Denver and Phoenix all have arguments. – 8:09 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
What a turn of events in just a few weeks for Anthony Davis 😳 pic.x.com/rmG4Lf4UZC – 8:00 AM
What a turn of events in just a few weeks for Anthony Davis 😳 pic.x.com/rmG4Lf4UZC – 8:00 AM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
My thoughts on the Doncic-Davis deal….No question Mav$ had BIG concerns over giving him a super max contract. Davis breaks down and with LeBron they won a bubble title. So really, what are we talking about here? – 7:45 AM
My thoughts on the Doncic-Davis deal….No question Mav$ had BIG concerns over giving him a super max contract. Davis breaks down and with LeBron they won a bubble title. So really, what are we talking about here? – 7:45 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The cherry on top of the Luka Doncic trade for the Lakers? They’re getting him at a discount.
Now that he’s off of the team that drafted him and has more than four years of experience, he’s not eligible for the super max.
So the Lakers are saving millions on his next deal. – 7:41 AM
The cherry on top of the Luka Doncic trade for the Lakers? They’re getting him at a discount.
Now that he’s off of the team that drafted him and has more than four years of experience, he’s not eligible for the super max.
So the Lakers are saving millions on his next deal. – 7:41 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I woke up an hour ago and saw… everything. Here’s my take:
Every Laker GM has their defining trade, the one that sets them up for sustained excellence often out of nowhere.
Newell had Kareem.
Sharman had Magic.
West had Kobe.
Mitch had Pau.
Now, Rob Pelinka has Luka. – 7:34 AM
I woke up an hour ago and saw… everything. Here’s my take:
Every Laker GM has their defining trade, the one that sets them up for sustained excellence often out of nowhere.
Newell had Kareem.
Sharman had Magic.
West had Kobe.
Mitch had Pau.
Now, Rob Pelinka has Luka. – 7:34 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison discussed the Luka Dončić trade, emphasizing that “defense wins championships.”
ESPN’s Tim MacMahon also shared his insights on Dallas’ reasoning behind one of the biggest #NBA trades to date.
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 7:19 AM
Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison discussed the Luka Dončić trade, emphasizing that “defense wins championships.”
ESPN’s Tim MacMahon also shared his insights on Dallas’ reasoning behind one of the biggest #NBA trades to date.
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 7:19 AM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Almost 7 o’clock on the east coast … so we’re getting close to the 2nd (milder) social media pop on the Luka-AD trade from those just waking up to this news. #OMG #NoWay #TheyDidWhat – 6:56 AM
Almost 7 o’clock on the east coast … so we’re getting close to the 2nd (milder) social media pop on the Luka-AD trade from those just waking up to this news. #OMG #NoWay #TheyDidWhat – 6:56 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Think the thing that blows my mind most is that four different teams have had a chance to have Luka Doncic on their team (Phoenix, Sacramento, Atlanta and now Dallas) and all of them decided to either not do it, or trade him. – 6:26 AM
Think the thing that blows my mind most is that four different teams have had a chance to have Luka Doncic on their team (Phoenix, Sacramento, Atlanta and now Dallas) and all of them decided to either not do it, or trade him. – 6:26 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Kevin Durant was in shock upon hearing the news about the Luka Dončić – Anthony Davis trade:
“Insane. It’s crazy, crazy. The NBA is a wild place.”
#NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 6:03 AM
Kevin Durant was in shock upon hearing the news about the Luka Dončić – Anthony Davis trade:
“Insane. It’s crazy, crazy. The NBA is a wild place.”
#NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 6:03 AM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
I’m still awake, as I wrote about a billion words on how the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis blockbuster impacts Sixers trade deadline scenarios.
I had the Mavs and Lakers as prime Yabusele/Drummond suitors. Not so sure about either team now. I explain inside:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 6:02 AM
I’m still awake, as I wrote about a billion words on how the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis blockbuster impacts Sixers trade deadline scenarios.
I had the Mavs and Lakers as prime Yabusele/Drummond suitors. Not so sure about either team now. I explain inside:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 6:02 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Luka Doncic has the third highest scoring average (28.6 ppg) in the regular season in NBA history behind only Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain and the second highest scoring average in playoff history (30.9 ppg) behind only Jordan. – 5:13 AM
Luka Doncic has the third highest scoring average (28.6 ppg) in the regular season in NBA history behind only Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain and the second highest scoring average in playoff history (30.9 ppg) behind only Jordan. – 5:13 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
I just can’t stop thinking about the Luka trade. How is Luka a Laker? Just insane. – 5:07 AM
I just can’t stop thinking about the Luka trade. How is Luka a Laker? Just insane. – 5:07 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🤯🍿The sports world reacts to the Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis trade!
Describe this trade using ONE EMOJI 👇 pic.x.com/2KE6vQkUUM – 4:53 AM
🤯🍿The sports world reacts to the Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis trade!
Describe this trade using ONE EMOJI 👇 pic.x.com/2KE6vQkUUM – 4:53 AM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
They traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis and one first-round pick – 4:44 AM
They traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis and one first-round pick – 4:44 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
The Lakers reject the City Connect jerseys in New York and not only win, they get Luka. Tell me again those unis aren’t cursed? BK – 4:42 AM
The Lakers reject the City Connect jerseys in New York and not only win, they get Luka. Tell me again those unis aren’t cursed? BK – 4:42 AM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
Wrote for @CBSSportsNBA on the big AD-Luka trade, what we know and what we don’t, the implications and, yes, LeBron’s frustration with me and what the trade means for him cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 4:27 AM
Wrote for @CBSSportsNBA on the big AD-Luka trade, what we know and what we don’t, the implications and, yes, LeBron’s frustration with me and what the trade means for him cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 4:27 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
You still awake? Me too.
Holy cow! Luka Doncic is coming to the Lakers!? For AD!? This is real life!?
My column: ocregister.com/2025/02/02/swa… – 4:26 AM
You still awake? Me too.
Holy cow! Luka Doncic is coming to the Lakers!? For AD!? This is real life!?
My column: ocregister.com/2025/02/02/swa… – 4:26 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
During their one season together (’20-’21) as Mavericks teammates, Luka Doncic and JJ Redick’s two-man lineup had an OFFRTG of 107.8, a DEFRTG of 86.9, and a net rating of 20.9 over 77 minutes in 12 games. Can that chemistry be reignited as coach and player? Time will tell. AK – 4:21 AM
During their one season together (’20-’21) as Mavericks teammates, Luka Doncic and JJ Redick’s two-man lineup had an OFFRTG of 107.8, a DEFRTG of 86.9, and a net rating of 20.9 over 77 minutes in 12 games. Can that chemistry be reignited as coach and player? Time will tell. AK – 4:21 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Might this be LeBron James’ last season in Laker Land? In the wake of the stunning Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, that question is now front and center, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61063… – 4:21 AM
Might this be LeBron James’ last season in Laker Land? In the wake of the stunning Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, that question is now front and center, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61063… – 4:21 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Snapped these (blurry) photos back on Oct. 31, 2018. After playing against LeBron James for the first time his rookie season, Luka Doncic asked LeBron for his jersey after the game and Luka went to the Lakers’ locker room postgame to receive it from a security guard pic.x.com/RX9tODUAJF – 4:16 AM
Snapped these (blurry) photos back on Oct. 31, 2018. After playing against LeBron James for the first time his rookie season, Luka Doncic asked LeBron for his jersey after the game and Luka went to the Lakers’ locker room postgame to receive it from a security guard pic.x.com/RX9tODUAJF – 4:16 AM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
i went to slovenia six years ago. it was one of the best things i’ve ever done. i’d love if you read this still. luka was more than just some guy to them, in a manner i never expected: nytimes.com/athletic/13156… – 4:16 AM
i went to slovenia six years ago. it was one of the best things i’ve ever done. i’d love if you read this still. luka was more than just some guy to them, in a manner i never expected: nytimes.com/athletic/13156… – 4:16 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Per HoopsHype’s Global Rating, Anthony Davis is the fourth-best player in the NBA this season.
I don’t think this trade bodes well for Dallas long-term… but what if it gives them a better shot for THIS SEASON? pic.x.com/YnTFztdyw0 – 4:14 AM
Per HoopsHype’s Global Rating, Anthony Davis is the fourth-best player in the NBA this season.
I don’t think this trade bodes well for Dallas long-term… but what if it gives them a better shot for THIS SEASON? pic.x.com/YnTFztdyw0 – 4:14 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Talked for like an hour and 40 minutes about the Luka Doncic-AD trade with @AndrewJClaudio_
WHAT IN THE WORLD JUST HAPPENED? Tried to at least understand what Dallas is doing. And obviously, Lakers should be thrilled
youtube.com/live/fYzP7YL83… pic.x.com/LRhPutSvmX – 4:05 AM
Talked for like an hour and 40 minutes about the Luka Doncic-AD trade with @AndrewJClaudio_
WHAT IN THE WORLD JUST HAPPENED? Tried to at least understand what Dallas is doing. And obviously, Lakers should be thrilled
youtube.com/live/fYzP7YL83… pic.x.com/LRhPutSvmX – 4:05 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
One Western Conference exec to ESPN in the aftermath of the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade: “Rarely shocked. … Floored.” – 4:02 AM
One Western Conference exec to ESPN in the aftermath of the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade: “Rarely shocked. … Floored.” – 4:02 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Trade reaction: Mavericks trade Luka Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/02/02/tra… – 3:57 AM
Trade reaction: Mavericks trade Luka Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/02/02/tra… – 3:57 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Per @bball_ref, the Luka-AD trade marks just the 5th deal between the Lakers and Mavs. Others include Lamar Odom ending up in Dallas after wanting out over being part of the nixed CP3-to-LA deal, and Sean Rooks for A.C. Green before the 2000 title. AK basketball-reference.com/friv/trades.fc… – 3:53 AM
Per @bball_ref, the Luka-AD trade marks just the 5th deal between the Lakers and Mavs. Others include Lamar Odom ending up in Dallas after wanting out over being part of the nixed CP3-to-LA deal, and Sean Rooks for A.C. Green before the 2000 title. AK basketball-reference.com/friv/trades.fc… – 3:53 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
In 5 1/2 seasons with the Lakers, Anthony Davis was a four-time All-Star, helped end a 10-year championship drought for the franchise and finished his time in L.A. playing in 173 out of the Lakers’ 187 games (92.5%) since January 2023. – 3:52 AM
In 5 1/2 seasons with the Lakers, Anthony Davis was a four-time All-Star, helped end a 10-year championship drought for the franchise and finished his time in L.A. playing in 173 out of the Lakers’ 187 games (92.5%) since January 2023. – 3:52 AM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
They traded 25-year-old Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis and one first-round pick. – 3:52 AM
They traded 25-year-old Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis and one first-round pick. – 3:52 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
In Luka Doncic, the Lakers land the future ‘alpha’ they didn’t think they had.
A deeper look at the deal that – as one source put it – “might be the most stunning trade in NBA history,” and how LeBron James’ future comes into play, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61063… – 3:52 AM
In Luka Doncic, the Lakers land the future ‘alpha’ they didn’t think they had.
A deeper look at the deal that – as one source put it – “might be the most stunning trade in NBA history,” and how LeBron James’ future comes into play, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61063… – 3:52 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Still stunned…Really loved AD’s game and enjoyed watching him play on both sides of the ball every night
But to get Luka at age 25, should be special. He should feel disrespected by the Mavs. He’s got a chance to be a Lakes Legend, but that only comes with winning Chips – 3:49 AM
Still stunned…Really loved AD’s game and enjoyed watching him play on both sides of the ball every night
But to get Luka at age 25, should be special. He should feel disrespected by the Mavs. He’s got a chance to be a Lakes Legend, but that only comes with winning Chips – 3:49 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis is the first in-season trade in league history in which an All-NBA 1st Team selection is traded for an All-NBA 2nd Team selection. – 3:37 AM
Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis is the first in-season trade in league history in which an All-NBA 1st Team selection is traded for an All-NBA 2nd Team selection. – 3:37 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Dallas trading Luka Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:33 AM
Dallas trading Luka Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:33 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
So if that’s the price for Luka, some team is gonna get Cam Johnson for a 3rd rounder. – 3:31 AM
So if that’s the price for Luka, some team is gonna get Cam Johnson for a 3rd rounder. – 3:31 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
The Anthony Davis/Luka Doncic trade was shocking.
What was also shocking: LeBron James didn’t know about it:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/wh… – 3:17 AM
The Anthony Davis/Luka Doncic trade was shocking.
What was also shocking: LeBron James didn’t know about it:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/wh… – 3:17 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😱 STILL TRYING TO UNDERSTAND WHAT JUST HAPPENED!!
🤔So…who’s stopping Luka and Lebron? pic.x.com/TdG4ru4KL0 – 3:14 AM
😱 STILL TRYING TO UNDERSTAND WHAT JUST HAPPENED!!
🤔So…who’s stopping Luka and Lebron? pic.x.com/TdG4ru4KL0 – 3:14 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Anthony Davis has been begging for years to move back to power forward. He’ll now be playing alongside center Dereck Lively II. Never let it be said that Rob Pelinka doesn’t cater to his stars. AK – 3:12 AM
Anthony Davis has been begging for years to move back to power forward. He’ll now be playing alongside center Dereck Lively II. Never let it be said that Rob Pelinka doesn’t cater to his stars. AK – 3:12 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
LeBron/AD. LeBron/Russ. KD/Booker. Giannis/Lillard. And now LeBron/Luka. The NBA All-Star Draft predicted it all, hiding in plain sight. sports.yahoo.com/luka-doncic-to… – 3:06 AM
LeBron/AD. LeBron/Russ. KD/Booker. Giannis/Lillard. And now LeBron/Luka. The NBA All-Star Draft predicted it all, hiding in plain sight. sports.yahoo.com/luka-doncic-to… – 3:06 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
🚨 JUST PUBLISHED @YahooSports: The NBA All-Star Draft predicted the Luka-Lakers trade. And somehow just about every other mega NBA transaction, too.🔮 sports.yahoo.com/luka-doncic-to… – 3:04 AM
🚨 JUST PUBLISHED @YahooSports: The NBA All-Star Draft predicted the Luka-Lakers trade. And somehow just about every other mega NBA transaction, too.🔮 sports.yahoo.com/luka-doncic-to… – 3:04 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
🚨JUST PUBLISHED @YahooSports: The NBA All-Star Draft predicted the Luka-Lakers trade. And somehow just about every other mega NBA transaction, too.🔮sports.yahoo.com/luka-doncic-to… – 3:03 AM
🚨JUST PUBLISHED @YahooSports: The NBA All-Star Draft predicted the Luka-Lakers trade. And somehow just about every other mega NBA transaction, too.🔮sports.yahoo.com/luka-doncic-to… – 3:03 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
🚨 EMERGENCY PODCAST 🚨
LUKA FOR AD WTFFF
Recorded this live. Posted everywhere you get your podcasts:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7r5MY7…
YouTube: youtube.com/live/pdxBMxclP… – 3:01 AM
🚨 EMERGENCY PODCAST 🚨
LUKA FOR AD WTFFF
Recorded this live. Posted everywhere you get your podcasts:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7r5MY7…
YouTube: youtube.com/live/pdxBMxclP… – 3:01 AM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis blockbuster recap
youtube.com/watch?v=r8Ehlz…
via @YouTube – 2:49 AM
Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis blockbuster recap
youtube.com/watch?v=r8Ehlz…
via @YouTube – 2:49 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got a lot of logs in the fire.
Takeaways from Suns 127-108 loss at Portland.
Live blogs on Devin Booker closing in on Suns all-time scoring record and Kevin Durant itching closer to 30K career points.
And now unreal Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade?
WTH? #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/VpMUmQLxvX – 2:44 AM
Got a lot of logs in the fire.
Takeaways from Suns 127-108 loss at Portland.
Live blogs on Devin Booker closing in on Suns all-time scoring record and Kevin Durant itching closer to 30K career points.
And now unreal Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade?
WTH? #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/VpMUmQLxvX – 2:44 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Doncic instantly becomes the best #77 in Lakers history. BK – 2:29 AM
Doncic instantly becomes the best #77 in Lakers history. BK – 2:29 AM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Kyrie Irving was also stunned by the Luka-AD trade. I’m told he was doing a training session in Cleveland when he saw the news come across from @ShamsCharania – 2:29 AM
Kyrie Irving was also stunned by the Luka-AD trade. I’m told he was doing a training session in Cleveland when he saw the news come across from @ShamsCharania – 2:29 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
New BS Podcast!!!!!
Dallas out of nowhere traded 25 year-old Luka Doncic to the Lakers … WHAT IN THE HELL????
It’s a Saturday night EMERGENCY POD w/ a stunned @ryenarussillo + stupefied @RobMahoney.
open.spotify.com/episode/638swu… – 2:26 AM
New BS Podcast!!!!!
Dallas out of nowhere traded 25 year-old Luka Doncic to the Lakers … WHAT IN THE HELL????
It’s a Saturday night EMERGENCY POD w/ a stunned @ryenarussillo + stupefied @RobMahoney.
open.spotify.com/episode/638swu… – 2:26 AM
Rob Mahoney @RobMahoney
Imagine thinking that Luka Doncic is a losing player. Now imagine betting the future of your franchise on it. – 2:24 AM
Imagine thinking that Luka Doncic is a losing player. Now imagine betting the future of your franchise on it. – 2:24 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
AD and LeBron played nearly 300 games together.
How many will Luka and LeBron log? 📈 pic.x.com/XzW24iwmSf – 2:23 AM
AD and LeBron played nearly 300 games together.
How many will Luka and LeBron log? 📈 pic.x.com/XzW24iwmSf – 2:23 AM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Well, if the Mavs were concerned about Luka’s longterm health and availability, at least they moved on to someone like *checks notes* Anthony Davis – 2:16 AM
Well, if the Mavs were concerned about Luka’s longterm health and availability, at least they moved on to someone like *checks notes* Anthony Davis – 2:16 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast
🏀 Aaron Wiggins scores 41
🏀 Thunder Beat Kings
🏀 Luka traded to Lakers
🏀 What happens now?
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/vWbjaL4uIe – 2:12 AM
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast
🏀 Aaron Wiggins scores 41
🏀 Thunder Beat Kings
🏀 Luka traded to Lakers
🏀 What happens now?
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/vWbjaL4uIe – 2:12 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Windhorst:
That is the discussion that is happening now throughout the league.
My phone is now moving past Luka into what happens with LeBron
pic.x.com/G7SvEq1vNU – 1:55 AM
Windhorst:
That is the discussion that is happening now throughout the league.
My phone is now moving past Luka into what happens with LeBron
pic.x.com/G7SvEq1vNU – 1:55 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Insane. It’s crazy, crazy.”
Kevin Durant on mega Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade.
“Players are held to a different standard of loyalty and commitment to a program but the organizations don’t get held to that same standard from the outside.”
On teams following suit before Feb. pic.x.com/DekP4eRN6N – 1:51 AM
“Insane. It’s crazy, crazy.”
Kevin Durant on mega Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade.
“Players are held to a different standard of loyalty and commitment to a program but the organizations don’t get held to that same standard from the outside.”
On teams following suit before Feb. pic.x.com/DekP4eRN6N – 1:51 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Dalllas won in this trade. AD and Kyrie are going to be Special!!!! Plus they didn’t have to give up Lively, Gafford or PJ Washington. God Bless America – 1:41 AM
Dalllas won in this trade. AD and Kyrie are going to be Special!!!! Plus they didn’t have to give up Lively, Gafford or PJ Washington. God Bless America – 1:41 AM
David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
Who would have thought that less than one full season after the Mavericks-Timberwolves NBA Finals, both Luka Doncic and Karl-Anthony Towns would get traded for pennies on the dollar. Unbelievable. – 1:39 AM
Who would have thought that less than one full season after the Mavericks-Timberwolves NBA Finals, both Luka Doncic and Karl-Anthony Towns would get traded for pennies on the dollar. Unbelievable. – 1:39 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Lakers should trade Reaves, let Luka fill his role, and then go get a good center – 1:39 AM
Lakers should trade Reaves, let Luka fill his role, and then go get a good center – 1:39 AM
Jason Walker @JasonWalkerNBA
If either were being traded, I would have wagered quite a few dollars on Trae moving on before Dallas would trade Luka. – 1:38 AM
If either were being traded, I would have wagered quite a few dollars on Trae moving on before Dallas would trade Luka. – 1:38 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The full details of the Luka-AD trade 🚨
Thoughts? pic.x.com/3498oWloJC – 1:34 AM
The full details of the Luka-AD trade 🚨
Thoughts? pic.x.com/3498oWloJC – 1:34 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s crazy man. I really don’t know what to say about it. Luka being a guy that everybody has claimed is untouchable and untradeable. The NBA shows you again.”
Devin Booker on colossal Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade.
“It’s a business. They’re always having a conversation pic.x.com/p2DdVR7u3N – 1:33 AM
“It’s crazy man. I really don’t know what to say about it. Luka being a guy that everybody has claimed is untouchable and untradeable. The NBA shows you again.”
Devin Booker on colossal Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade.
“It’s a business. They’re always having a conversation pic.x.com/p2DdVR7u3N – 1:33 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
JJ Redick’s final game in the NBA was May 11, 2021.
The teammate that took the final shot Redick was on the floor for?
It was Luka Doncic.
And now Redick will become Doncic’s coach. – 1:32 AM
JJ Redick’s final game in the NBA was May 11, 2021.
The teammate that took the final shot Redick was on the floor for?
It was Luka Doncic.
And now Redick will become Doncic’s coach. – 1:32 AM
David Locke @DLocke09
Who would have thought Trae Young lasted longer on the Hawks than Luka Doncic did on the Mavericks – 1:29 AM
Who would have thought Trae Young lasted longer on the Hawks than Luka Doncic did on the Mavericks – 1:29 AM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Sources: On Mavericks initiating talks with Lakers and why a Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis trade was pulled off. #haynesbriefs pic.x.com/k07Dhd2bvu – 1:27 AM
Sources: On Mavericks initiating talks with Lakers and why a Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis trade was pulled off. #haynesbriefs pic.x.com/k07Dhd2bvu – 1:27 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The “Luka is better than Tatum” crowd must be flabbergasted – 1:24 AM
The “Luka is better than Tatum” crowd must be flabbergasted – 1:24 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Shams:
“This deal materialized in the shadows … LeBron James had no idea this was coming. Anthony Davis had no idea this was coming. I’m told Luka Doncic is still stunned about this trade.” – 1:21 AM
Shams:
“This deal materialized in the shadows … LeBron James had no idea this was coming. Anthony Davis had no idea this was coming. I’m told Luka Doncic is still stunned about this trade.” – 1:21 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Since 1975, the Lakers have gone a grand total of seven seasons without a real headliner for their franchise.
Acquiring Luka assures they won’t be adding to that when LeBron retires…if he ever does – 1:19 AM
Since 1975, the Lakers have gone a grand total of seven seasons without a real headliner for their franchise.
Acquiring Luka assures they won’t be adding to that when LeBron retires…if he ever does – 1:19 AM
David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
There’s definitely more to this. Luka didn’t want out? He had no idea? LeBron had no idea? At least three of those things are bullshit. – 1:17 AM
There’s definitely more to this. Luka didn’t want out? He had no idea? LeBron had no idea? At least three of those things are bullshit. – 1:17 AM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Luka wasn’t going to play in Boston Thursday in the Finals rematch, but he’ll assuredly be back for the Lakers visit to TD Garden…the Saturday primetime ABC game on Saturday, March 8th.
(Get-in price already $300 for that one…watch that go up tomorrow.) – 1:13 AM
Luka wasn’t going to play in Boston Thursday in the Finals rematch, but he’ll assuredly be back for the Lakers visit to TD Garden…the Saturday primetime ABC game on Saturday, March 8th.
(Get-in price already $300 for that one…watch that go up tomorrow.) – 1:13 AM
Kylen Mills @KylenMills
This is gonna be one of those “where were you when the Luka AD trade broke” moments in a decade. NO ONE saw this coming. Two franchise cornerstones with no leaks about friction with management. #nba – 1:12 AM
This is gonna be one of those “where were you when the Luka AD trade broke” moments in a decade. NO ONE saw this coming. Two franchise cornerstones with no leaks about friction with management. #nba – 1:12 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Shocking trade: Luka Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis is league-changing three-team swap
nbcsports.com/nba/news/shock… – 1:11 AM
Shocking trade: Luka Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis is league-changing three-team swap
nbcsports.com/nba/news/shock… – 1:11 AM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
With Anthony Davis waiving his trade bonus, Dallas is now $628K under the luxury tax.
They were $5.1M over prior to the trade. – 1:10 AM
With Anthony Davis waiving his trade bonus, Dallas is now $628K under the luxury tax.
They were $5.1M over prior to the trade. – 1:10 AM
David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
Lost in all this, Kyrie to AD lobs are going to be crazy. Not crazier than this trade, but still. – 1:09 AM
Lost in all this, Kyrie to AD lobs are going to be crazy. Not crazier than this trade, but still. – 1:09 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
LeBron is getting a bonafide BUCKET in Luka Doncic 🏀 pic.x.com/X07Ad75wgD – 1:08 AM
LeBron is getting a bonafide BUCKET in Luka Doncic 🏀 pic.x.com/X07Ad75wgD – 1:08 AM
Kylen Mills @KylenMills
So who’s giving up the ball Lebron or Luka?! How in the world is that going to work #lakers #mavs #NBA – 1:07 AM
So who’s giving up the ball Lebron or Luka?! How in the world is that going to work #lakers #mavs #NBA – 1:07 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Building a defense around Reaves Luka and this version of Bron is gonna jack the ratings sky high – 1:05 AM
Building a defense around Reaves Luka and this version of Bron is gonna jack the ratings sky high – 1:05 AM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Here are the contracts going out in the blockbuster AD/Luka trade.
To LA Lakers:
🏀Luka Doncic ($43M, $46M and $48.9M (P))
*⃣He is extension eligible this summer: 5/$229M
🏀Maxi Kleber ($11M and $11M)
🏀Markieff Morris ($2.1M)
To Dallas:
🏀🏀Anthony Davis ($43.2M, $54.1M, – 1:02 AM
Here are the contracts going out in the blockbuster AD/Luka trade.
To LA Lakers:
🏀Luka Doncic ($43M, $46M and $48.9M (P))
*⃣He is extension eligible this summer: 5/$229M
🏀Maxi Kleber ($11M and $11M)
🏀Markieff Morris ($2.1M)
To Dallas:
🏀🏀Anthony Davis ($43.2M, $54.1M, – 1:02 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Would bet this probably leads to a 2+1 Luka extension this summer, not a 5-year extension. Best way for him to maximize money now that he’s not a supermax player. – 1:02 AM
Would bet this probably leads to a 2+1 Luka extension this summer, not a 5-year extension. Best way for him to maximize money now that he’s not a supermax player. – 1:02 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Lakers are making one of the biggest — and most shocking — trades in NBA history, acquiring Luka Dončić from the Mavericks and sending Anthony Davis to Dallas in a blockbuster deal:
ocregister.com/2025/02/01/lak… – 12:59 AM
The Lakers are making one of the biggest — and most shocking — trades in NBA history, acquiring Luka Dončić from the Mavericks and sending Anthony Davis to Dallas in a blockbuster deal:
ocregister.com/2025/02/01/lak… – 12:59 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
EMERGENCY EPISODE!!!! Lakers Acquire Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:58 AM
EMERGENCY EPISODE!!!! Lakers Acquire Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:58 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Stars playing for the Lakers feels like stars appearing in the MCU. Eventually, it seems like everyone does it. When The Athletic made its all-time Top 75 NBA players list, 9 of the top 25 had played for the Lakers. Luka Doncic could end up among those stars and he’s head to L.A. – 12:57 AM
Stars playing for the Lakers feels like stars appearing in the MCU. Eventually, it seems like everyone does it. When The Athletic made its all-time Top 75 NBA players list, 9 of the top 25 had played for the Lakers. Luka Doncic could end up among those stars and he’s head to L.A. – 12:57 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Look man I love Anthony Davis……
This is Luka Doncic we are talking about…..
Wow….. – 12:56 AM
Look man I love Anthony Davis……
This is Luka Doncic we are talking about…..
Wow….. – 12:56 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Word is new Mavs forward Anthony Davis is good with going to Dallas and has a solid relationship with team president Nico Harrison’s dating back to the latter’s Nike days. Now Davis also has centers to play next to him in Dallas. – 12:55 AM
Word is new Mavs forward Anthony Davis is good with going to Dallas and has a solid relationship with team president Nico Harrison’s dating back to the latter’s Nike days. Now Davis also has centers to play next to him in Dallas. – 12:55 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
The Houston Rockets own the right to potentially receive or swap the Dallas Mavericks first-round pick in 2029.
Kyrie Irving will turn 37 years old that season and Anthony Davis will turn 36. pic.x.com/JTwz0PA871 – 12:54 AM
The Houston Rockets own the right to potentially receive or swap the Dallas Mavericks first-round pick in 2029.
Kyrie Irving will turn 37 years old that season and Anthony Davis will turn 36. pic.x.com/JTwz0PA871 – 12:54 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
What’s clear is the Lakers didn’t see a future with Anthony Davis, despite him having the best two seasons, arguably, of his career.
Davis will be 32 in March, and it appears he was blindsided by this – 12:54 AM
What’s clear is the Lakers didn’t see a future with Anthony Davis, despite him having the best two seasons, arguably, of his career.
Davis will be 32 in March, and it appears he was blindsided by this – 12:54 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nico Harrison must be insanely high on Anthony Davis because the Mavs would’ve been offered astronomical hauls in a bidding war for Luka.
I’m absolutely floored by all of this. – 12:54 AM
Nico Harrison must be insanely high on Anthony Davis because the Mavs would’ve been offered astronomical hauls in a bidding war for Luka.
I’m absolutely floored by all of this. – 12:54 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James learned of the Davis-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. – 12:53 AM
LeBron James learned of the Davis-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. – 12:53 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
I don’t know man… All the talk about NBA ratings and the Mavs hand the Lakers Luka… – 12:53 AM
I don’t know man… All the talk about NBA ratings and the Mavs hand the Lakers Luka… – 12:53 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
I don’t want to hear a word from any of you about “Don’t Need Luka” ever again.
Mavs literally just made it real. – 12:53 AM
I don’t want to hear a word from any of you about “Don’t Need Luka” ever again.
Mavs literally just made it real. – 12:53 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🤯🚨 Luka Doncic has been TRADED to the Lakers!!
👀The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick. pic.x.com/qvKjwI5CYd – 12:52 AM
🤯🚨 Luka Doncic has been TRADED to the Lakers!!
👀The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick. pic.x.com/qvKjwI5CYd – 12:52 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jimmy watching AD and Luka getting traded pic.x.com/gvMPF3jXX0 – 12:52 AM
Jimmy watching AD and Luka getting traded pic.x.com/gvMPF3jXX0 – 12:52 AM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
The craziest aspect about the Lakers getting Luka Doncic is that they also get him at a discount.
That 30 percent max he’s limited to for the next three years could help give them enough time and flexibility to pursue his co-star. – 12:51 AM
The craziest aspect about the Lakers getting Luka Doncic is that they also get him at a discount.
That 30 percent max he’s limited to for the next three years could help give them enough time and flexibility to pursue his co-star. – 12:51 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
EMERGENCY POD: We’re LIVE on the @SportingTrib’s X trying to make sense of what just happened. The Lakers just got Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris and are sending the Mavericks: Anthony Davis, Max Christie and their 2029 first round pick. x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:44 AM
EMERGENCY POD: We’re LIVE on the @SportingTrib’s X trying to make sense of what just happened. The Lakers just got Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris and are sending the Mavericks: Anthony Davis, Max Christie and their 2029 first round pick. x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:44 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
My Live Reaction to the Luka Doncic Trade to the Los Angeles Lakers with @HPbasketball.
Hacked
Is this Real? Oh God it’s Real pic.x.com/QaJXzGHKPs – 12:43 AM
My Live Reaction to the Luka Doncic Trade to the Los Angeles Lakers with @HPbasketball.
Hacked
Is this Real? Oh God it’s Real pic.x.com/QaJXzGHKPs – 12:43 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Mavs had major concerns about moving forward with Luka Doncic due to his constant conditioning issues and the looming commitment of another supermax contract extension this summer, sources told ESPN. – 12:31 AM
The Mavs had major concerns about moving forward with Luka Doncic due to his constant conditioning issues and the looming commitment of another supermax contract extension this summer, sources told ESPN. – 12:31 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Lakers: Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris
Mavericks: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 LAL 1st
Jazz: Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2025 Clippers 2nd, 2025 Mavericks 2nd
Who won the trade?
– 12:29 AM
Lakers: Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris
Mavericks: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 LAL 1st
Jazz: Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2025 Clippers 2nd, 2025 Mavericks 2nd
Who won the trade?
– 12:29 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Luka in 2018:
“LeBron was my favorite player growing up. He’s my idol”
pic.x.com/5z5GVGFYTo – 12:25 AM
Luka in 2018:
“LeBron was my favorite player growing up. He’s my idol”
pic.x.com/5z5GVGFYTo – 12:25 AM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
There are major financial implications for Luka Doncic with this trade.
He was in line to receive a five-year $345M contract this summer.
Doncic is no longer super max eligible. – 12:24 AM
There are major financial implications for Luka Doncic with this trade.
He was in line to receive a five-year $345M contract this summer.
Doncic is no longer super max eligible. – 12:24 AM
CJ McCollum @CJMcCollum
I can’t tell what’s real and fake anymore on these apps. Luka really going to the lakers or nah ? – 12:20 AM
I can’t tell what’s real and fake anymore on these apps. Luka really going to the lakers or nah ? – 12:20 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Three-team deal that includes Utah. – 12:12 AM
BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Three-team deal that includes Utah. – 12:12 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
The Lakers decide at the last minute not to wear the City Edition uniforms, then beat the Knicks on the road without Anthony Davis. Coincidence? We goddamn think not!!! AK – 11:03 PM
The Lakers decide at the last minute not to wear the City Edition uniforms, then beat the Knicks on the road without Anthony Davis. Coincidence? We goddamn think not!!! AK – 11:03 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Lakers 128, Knicks 112
Terrific performance from the Lakers, led by a 33-point triple-double from LeBron James, to beat the Knicks here at MSG without Anthony Davis.
The Lakers gave the Knicks defense fits all night, and OG Anunoby’s injury looms large moving forward. – 11:01 PM
Final: Lakers 128, Knicks 112
Terrific performance from the Lakers, led by a 33-point triple-double from LeBron James, to beat the Knicks here at MSG without Anthony Davis.
The Lakers gave the Knicks defense fits all night, and OG Anunoby’s injury looms large moving forward. – 11:01 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers beat the Knicks, 128-112, improve to 8-2 over their last 10 games and close out their five-game road trip with a 4-1 record (and 2-0 without Anthony Davis). LeBron 33p 12a 11r; Reaves 27p 6a 3s; Rui 21p 3r; Christie 15p 3r; DFS 15p on 5-of-6 from 3 2s. – 10:59 PM
The Lakers beat the Knicks, 128-112, improve to 8-2 over their last 10 games and close out their five-game road trip with a 4-1 record (and 2-0 without Anthony Davis). LeBron 33p 12a 11r; Reaves 27p 6a 3s; Rui 21p 3r; Christie 15p 3r; DFS 15p on 5-of-6 from 3 2s. – 10:59 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
40 year old Senior Citizen went into the Garden and put on a 🐐 Performance. Dropped 33-12-11 with the W and without AD. – 10:56 PM
40 year old Senior Citizen went into the Garden and put on a 🐐 Performance. Dropped 33-12-11 with the W and without AD. – 10:56 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Not a lot of resistance from either team at the rim, with the Lakers missing Anthony Davis, and the Knicks not playing a rim-protecting big.
Lakers lead 23-20 with 10 points in the paint and 3 made 3’s, while NYK has 14 PITP. – 8:56 PM
Not a lot of resistance from either team at the rim, with the Lakers missing Anthony Davis, and the Knicks not playing a rim-protecting big.
Lakers lead 23-20 with 10 points in the paint and 3 made 3’s, while NYK has 14 PITP. – 8:56 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
The downhill decel move is spreading through the NBA like an airborne virus. Just saw Bron do it at MSG. Luka Garza what have you done. – 8:55 PM
The downhill decel move is spreading through the NBA like an airborne virus. Just saw Bron do it at MSG. Luka Garza what have you done. – 8:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Trae Young tonight:
34 PTS
17 AST
2 STL
Only Luka & Harden have more 30/15a games since 2010. pic.x.com/mnP2ARaPK9 – 7:41 PM
Trae Young tonight:
34 PTS
17 AST
2 STL
Only Luka & Harden have more 30/15a games since 2010. pic.x.com/mnP2ARaPK9 – 7:41 PM
More on this storyline
“Surprising or not, you’re not used to seeing something like that,” Horford said. “I really don’t understand it. I think we’re all kind of looking for those answers right now. And I just think time will tell. Obviously, Anthony Davis is probably having one of the better seasons that he’s had in many years, and they have their guy in Kyrie (Irving) that can kind of run the show for them. So it will be interesting to see obviously how it plays out from both sides.” -via New York Times / February 2, 2025
Porziņģis said his phone wasn’t working, so he learned about the trade when someone told him about it on the streets of Philadelphia, where the Celtics were in town to meet the Philadelphia 76ers. “He was like, ‘Yo, you heard about the trade?’” Porziņģis said. “I was like, ‘What happened? Did I get traded?’ And he was like, ‘No, Luka to the Lakers.’ And I was like, ‘Yo, no way.’ Then I got my phone back and read all about it. Honestly, I can’t believe it. I think this is the craziest trade in NBA history. Unbelievable.” Why so shocking? “Man, this is like, Luka Dončić,” Porziņģis said. “That is wild. I mean, that is truly like, I still can’t really believe it. Twenty-five years old. I don’t know what happened behind the scenes. You never know. But I’m speechless, honestly.” -via New York Times / February 2, 2025
That Dallas general manager Nico Harrison and Lakers GM Rob Pelinka worked this out without bringing in the high-powered agents for Dončiċ (WME’s Bill Duffy) and Davis (Klutch Sports’ Rich Paul) to facilitate the deal that cut against the grain of the modern NBA, where the top agents and agencies decide where their clients play next. “Two GMs doing business on their own. Old-school style,” one Eastern Conference executive texted Sunday afternoon. -via New York Times / February 2, 2025
One Eastern Conference executive texted, “Luka has the ability to take a franchise to the highest level and has shown that. He is a winner, but it seems that Dallas knows something that others might not know and made a decision that they feel is best for now and their future.” -via New York Times / February 2, 2025