LeBron James talks Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade: ‘I ain’t never seen this one’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James talks Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade: ‘I ain’t never seen this one’

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. But Tuesday’s victory, their first game since Saturday’s three-team blockbuster that sent out Anthony Davis and Max Christie and brought in Dončić, also had an emotional backdrop as the Lakers faced their new reality. “Yeah, I ain’t never seen this one,” James said when describing the trade. I don’t have much words for it.” GO DEEPER Inside the top-secret negotiations that made Luka Dončić a Laker When asked if he’s concerned that the Lakers are focusing more on Dončić’s timeline and their future — for what it’s worth, James wasn’t mentioned by name once during the Dončić news conference or in the Dončić trade news release — James shot down that notion. “If I had concerns about it, I’d waive my no-trade clause and get up out of here,” James said.

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NBA quick hits: Daniels's defensive excellence, LeBron and Curry's title hopes and the deal haunting the 76ers
1 week ago

NBA quick hits: Daniels's defensive excellence, LeBron and Curry's title hopes and the deal haunting the 76ers

ABC  

The NBA season is fast approaching its conclusion as numerous teams in both conferences jostle for top six seeds ahead of this year's playoffs. Australia's Dyson Daniels has continued to put up phenomenal defensive numbers, while two of the league's elder statesmen, LeBron James and Stephen Curry, have seen their title dreams revitalised courtesy of two trades. Loading YouTube content …

LeBron James still being evaluated for severity of groin injury, Doncic plays in Lakers vs Nets
2 weeks, 2 days ago

LeBron James still being evaluated for severity of groin injury, Doncic plays in Lakers vs Nets

The Hindu  

LeBron James is still being evaluated to determine the severity of his groin injury, Lakers coach JJ Redick said Monday. James strained his left groin in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 111-101 loss at Boston on Saturday. James said afterward he was not too concerned it would be a long absence, believing it is not as serious as the …

LeBron James has ‘not much concern’ after exiting loss to Celtics with late groin injury
2 weeks, 4 days ago

LeBron James has ‘not much concern’ after exiting loss to Celtics with late groin injury

Associated Press  

BOSTON — LeBron James didn’t sound overly concerned after straining his groin in the waning minutes of Los Angeles’ 111-101 loss to Boston on Saturday night. He missed the next 17 games and the injury bothered him for most of the remainder of the season “I’ve been there before and I know what type of injury we’re dealing with.,” James …

Luka Dončić and LeBron James lead LA Lakers to thrilling OT win over New York Knicks, extend win streak
Trending News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Luka Dončić and LeBron James lead LA Lakers to thrilling OT win over New York Knicks, extend win streak

CNN  

CNN — Hours after the last time the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks met, one of the most shocking trades in NBA history went down as LA acquired superstar Luka Dončić in a three-team deal that shook the league. On Thursday, the two teams faced each other again, this time at Crypto.com Arena in the City of Angels …

Lakers newsletter: LeBron James still shows no signs of dropping from the elite ranks
3 weeks ago

Lakers newsletter: LeBron James still shows no signs of dropping from the elite ranks

LA Times  

Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to the Times Lakers Newsletter, our weekly check-in direct from inside the Lakers’ locker room to inside your email inbox — a road that, I assume, has some of the Los Angeles traffic that’s mildly annoying Luka Doncic. Playing in 11 of the Lakers’ 12 games in February, James averaged 29.3 points, 10.5 …

The Lakers and LeBron are clearly reveling in what the Luka trade did for their title hopes
3 weeks, 2 days ago

The Lakers and LeBron are clearly reveling in what the Luka trade did for their title hopes

Associated Press  

The game hasn’t gotten easy for the Los Angeles Lakers since the trade deadline. Consider this moment from Sunday night’s win over the Clippers: Jaxson Hayes got a defensive rebound, handed the ball to Luka Doncic, who took one step forward and fired a 75-foot two-hand chest pass downcourt to LeBron James — who caught it in stride and capped …

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss on the trade for Luka Doncic: ‘We had to go for it’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss on the trade for Luka Doncic: ‘We had to go for it’

LA Times  

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, above during the 2023 NBA playoffs, applauded Rob Pelinka and Dallas’ discretion with the trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. “Everyone thinks, ‘Was this trade done to promote the show?’” Buss said before Thursday’s game. “I don’t think so.” The show, “Running Point” on Netflix, is a new sitcom headed by actress Mindy Kaling and …

Lakers newsletter: Some random thoughts about the team with the playoffs drawing closer
1 month ago

Lakers newsletter: Some random thoughts about the team with the playoffs drawing closer

LA Times  

Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome back to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, a chance for me to escape from the monotony of writing about the Lakers to write two paragraphs about basketball, after like 700 or so more words about the Lakers. Luka Doncic isn’t close to being over the trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers, but …

Luka Doncic shows Mavericks what they are missing in first meeting since stunning Lakers trade
Top News
1 month ago

Luka Doncic shows Mavericks what they are missing in first meeting since stunning Lakers trade

The Independent  

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Luka Doncic arrives for Lakers-Mavs game as NBA superstar prepares to face old team after bombshell trade
1 month ago

Luka Doncic arrives for Lakers-Mavs game as NBA superstar prepares to face old team after bombshell trade

Daily Mail  

Luka Doncic has arrived at Crypto.com Arena ahead of the Lakers' hugely-anticipated game against his former team, the Dallas Mavericks. In one of the most remarkable deals in NBA history, the Lakers sent Anthony Davis, a 2029 first-round pick and Max Christie to the Mavericks, in exchange for Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris. Luka Doncic has arrived at Crypto.Com …

Luka Doncic's first game vs. Mavericks since trade: Lakers ready for emotional battle
1 month ago

Luka Doncic's first game vs. Mavericks since trade: Lakers ready for emotional battle

India Today  

LOS ANGELES: Luka Doncic is facing the Dallas Mavericks 23 days after they shocked the NBA by sending him to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers gave up Anthony Davis and Max Christie in the deal to acquire Doncic, last season’s scoring champion and a five-time All-NBA selection. “I think he’s going to be excited, but everybody in the locker …

Luka Dončić shows Mavericks why decision to trade him could age horribly
1 month ago

Luka Dončić shows Mavericks why decision to trade him could age horribly

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Nico Harrison heard the chants. The Dallas Mavericks general manager, whose choice to trade Luka Dončić might go down as one of the biggest blunders in the history of the NBA, and who sat there in that dapper blue suit for all the Crypto.com Arena fans to see in the reunion game on Tuesday night, couldn’t avoid …

Luka Doncic leads the Lakers against the Mavericks in their first meeting since the seismic trade
Top News
1 month ago

Luka Doncic leads the Lakers against the Mavericks in their first meeting since the seismic trade

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic is facing the Dallas Mavericks 23 days after they shocked the NBA by sending him to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers gave up Anthony Davis and Max Christie in the deal to acquire Doncic, last season’s scoring champion and a five-time All-NBA selection. “I think he’s going to be excited, but everybody in the …

Luka Doncic struggles against his old team, but LeBron James’ big fourth lifts Lakers
1 month ago

Luka Doncic struggles against his old team, but LeBron James’ big fourth lifts Lakers

LA Times  

Luka Doncic reacts after drawing a foul on a basket in the first half. “Felt like I didn’t know what I was doing.” Following his best game as a Laker when he scored 32 points against Denver, Doncic hunted for rhythm Tuesday against Dallas — a search that was mostly fruitless. “And we don’t win the game if Do’ doesn’t …

Luka Doncic’s new Lakers teammates say he’s ready to face the Mavericks 3 weeks after the trade
Top News
1 month ago

Luka Doncic’s new Lakers teammates say he’s ready to face the Mavericks 3 weeks after the trade

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Just over three weeks after the trade that stunned the sports world, Luka Doncic and his Los Angeles Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Doncic declined to speak to reporters Monday after the Lakers’ practice, which he ended by making a half-court shot following a 3-point shooting drill with Dorian Finney-Smith, his former …

NBA Rewind: Luka Dončić catching fire heading toward Mavericks matchup
1 month ago

NBA Rewind: Luka Dončić catching fire heading toward Mavericks matchup

New York Times  

We haven’t had many games to go off of since the All-Star break ended, but we do have plenty of stories and headlines being thrown our way. Here are some first-rounders outside the top 10 who look like legitimately good role players for hypothetically good squads moving forward: Bub Carrington, Washington Kel’el Ware, Miami Jared McCain, Philadelphia Dalton Knecht Charlotte …

LeBron James drops 40 against Portland: ‘He … defies anything that’s normal’
1 month ago

LeBron James drops 40 against Portland: ‘He … defies anything that’s normal’

New York Times  

PORTLAND, Ore. — As Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick began preparing for Thursday’s matchup with Portland, the second night of a back-to-back after losing to the Charlotte Hornets, he wasn’t sure if LeBron James would be available. It’s just a mindset to do it, get up the next day, do it, get up the next day, do it, over …

What the NBA looks like after a chaotic mid-season trading period
1 month, 1 week ago

What the NBA looks like after a chaotic mid-season trading period

NPR  

What the NBA looks like after a chaotic mid-season trading period After a chaotic trade deadline involving some of the league's biggest stars, the NBA looks different than it did two weeks ago. But this year, the trading period blew past busy and turned headlong into chaos with some of the league's biggest stars getting shuffled from one franchise to …

Adam Silver says Hornets haven’t filed a formal protest over rescinded Lakers trade
1 month, 1 week ago

Adam Silver says Hornets haven’t filed a formal protest over rescinded Lakers trade

LA Times  

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the Charlotte Hornets have not filed a formal protest with the league in regard to their canceled trade with the Lakers. “But I think let’s see what Charlotte decides to do here, but I think either way, it’s gotten our attention.” Lakers Lakers’ trade for Charlotte’s Mark Williams rescinded after failed physical The Lakers’ hopes …

Adam Silver talks NBA trade deadline, says he’s ’empathetic’ for Mavs fans over Luka Dončić loss
1 month, 1 week ago

Adam Silver talks NBA trade deadline, says he’s ’empathetic’ for Mavs fans over Luka Dončić loss

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — NBA commissioner Adam Silver presided over the most active trade deadline in NBA history with 63 players moved last week alone, including a transcendent star in a deal that could change the trajectory of two franchises in large markets for a decade. On Saturday during his annual news conference for All-Star weekend, Silver defended the Mavericks for …

Lakers newsletter: Luka Doncic and the center of attention
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers newsletter: Luka Doncic and the center of attention

LA Times  

Luka Doncic sits on the bench during warmups before the game against the Utah Jazz on Monday. Yeah, it’s real The Lakers debuted Luka Doncic to a wild crowd Monday night in L.A., the kind of regular-season atmosphere that almost never exists. The Lakers at least can tell Doncic they’ve heard him when it comes to the type of centers …

Luka Doncic is here! Newly acquired Lakers star dazzles in L.A. debut
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Luka Doncic is here! Newly acquired Lakers star dazzles in L.A. debut

LA Times  

For three exhilarating hours they screamed his name. It was only his first game in purple and gold since being stolen from the Dallas Mavericks nine days ago, yet Luka Doncic and the Laker fans were already on a first-name basis. “Luu-ka!.Luu-ka!” Then the game started and they really screamed it, celebrating the new kid in the most buzzy Lakers …

Anthony Davis shines for Mavs before injury as fans continue to vent over Luka Doncic trade
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Davis shines for Mavs before injury as fans continue to vent over Luka Doncic trade

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Anthony Davis emphatically announced his arrival with the Mavericks less than five minutes into his Dallas debut by dunking his own missed shot, pointing to the roaring crowd and yelling, “I’m here!” The 10-time All-Star didn’t finish the 116-105 victory over the Houston Rockets because of an injury, adding fuel for fans angered over the seismic trade that …

Anthony Davis will be sidelined for a month following injury in Mavericks debut
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Davis will be sidelined for a month following injury in Mavericks debut

LA Times  

Mavericks forward Anthony Davis will be sideline at least a month after getting injured in his debut with the team. Former Laker Anthony Davis will be sidelined at least a month because of a strained left abductor, several people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly on the matter told The Times on Sunday night. The Lakers …

LeBron James will sit out the Lakers’ game against Indiana to rest his sore left ankle
1 month, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James will sit out the Lakers’ game against Indiana to rest his sore left ankle

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James is sitting out the Los Angeles Lakers ' game against Indiana on Saturday to rest his sore left ankle. “Luka is progressing well, but we’ll make that decision in real time on Monday.” James is averaging 29.0 points, 9.9 assists and 8.4 rebounds over the past seven games. Amid speculation about the Lakers’ ability to …

Letters to Sports: Mixed reviews from readers on Lakers’ blockbuster trade
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Letters to Sports: Mixed reviews from readers on Lakers’ blockbuster trade

LA Times  

As the texts started flying in last Saturday night regarding the Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic trade, I harkened back to another supposed trade between the Lakers and Mavs. Here, however, despite the loss of AD’s great defense and overall outstanding play, I’m glad this trade came to fruition primarily because of Luka being five years younger. Ken Feldman Tarzana …

NBA: Luka Doncic expected to make Lakers debut against Jazz
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA: Luka Doncic expected to make Lakers debut against Jazz

The Hindu  

Five-time All-NBA guard Luka Doncic is expected to make his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday against the visiting Utah Jazz. The Lakers hosts the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, but coach JJ Redick said he wasn’t counting on playing Doncic, who is making his way back from a calf injury. We all want to see him in a …

Luka Doncic is now more likely to make his Lakers debut on Monday, JJ Redick says
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Luka Doncic is now more likely to make his Lakers debut on Monday, JJ Redick says

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic is now expected to make his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night against the Utah Jazz, coach JJ Redick says. Doncic participated in a 5-on-5 “stay-ready” game with teammates and the Lakers’ coaching staff Wednesday, and Redick said Doncic has experienced no setbacks in his recovery from the calf injury. We all …

Lakers newsletter: What the Lakers accomplished at the trade deadline
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers newsletter: What the Lakers accomplished at the trade deadline

LA Times  

Mark Williams, left, and Luka Doncic, right were among those acquired by the Lakers before the trade deadline. Feb. 5, 2025 Lakers send Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, 2030 first-round pick swap and 2031 first-round pick to Charlotte for Mark Williams —Another shocker, this time because Pelinka himself said there likely wasn’t a big trade to be made to solve the …

The good (Lakers!), the bad (Lakers?) and the ugly of the NBA trade deadline
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The good (Lakers!), the bad (Lakers?) and the ugly of the NBA trade deadline

New York Times  

If you asked me in early January what I thought the NBA trade deadline would look like, I would have guessed fairly quiet. We also had the Jimmy Butler situation get resolved, and De’Aaron Fox traded to the San Antonio Spurs, among other big moves. Assuming Grimes doesn’t get more than a full midlevel exception deal from any team on …

L.A. native upset Luka Doncic is a Laker. He’s raising money to protest trade with billboards in Dallas
1 month, 3 weeks ago

L.A. native upset Luka Doncic is a Laker. He’s raising money to protest trade with billboards in Dallas

LA Times  

New Laker Luka Doncic laughs during a timeout against the Clippers on Tuesday at Intuit Dome. Many people from the Los Angeles area are thrilled with the blockbuster trade that made former Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic a member of the Lakers over the weekend. News broke late Saturday of the trade that sent Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris …

The Sports Report: Lakers make another big trade
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Lakers make another big trade

LA Times  

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Lakers are title contenders after Luka Doncic, Mark Williams trades
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers are title contenders after Luka Doncic, Mark Williams trades

LA Times  

They spent the last four years feeling as if they were stuck in rush-hour traffic. Not content with simply landing LeBron James’ successor in Luka Doncic, the Lakers moved to maximize the time in which the tenures of the two generational superstars will overlap. Lakers Lakers confident they found the ‘perfect’ center in Mark Williams Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka …

2025 NBA trade deadline winners: Lakers, Cavaliers on top after unprecedented week
1 month, 3 weeks ago

2025 NBA trade deadline winners: Lakers, Cavaliers on top after unprecedented week

New York Times  

Activity at the NBA trade deadline reshaped the league for years to come with maneuvers that will take weeks, if not months, to fully process. But the big trade for this season — you know the one I’m talking about — was a signal that the Lakers, and the NBA, are preparing and beginning to move on from him. The …

Shaquille O'Neal gives his verdict on who won the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade between LA and Dallas
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shaquille O'Neal gives his verdict on who won the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade between LA and Dallas

Daily Mail  

Shaquille O'Neal has waded in on the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, expressing who he feels the move benefits the most out of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks. Late Saturday night, NBA insider Shams Charania revealed the shocking news of Dallas Mavericks trading their franchise star Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Davis, Max Christie and a …

NBA: After Mavericks's call to trade Luka Doncic to Lakers is met with shock, GM Nico Harrison explains reasons
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NBA: After Mavericks's call to trade Luka Doncic to Lakers is met with shock, GM Nico Harrison explains reasons

Firstpost  

The Dallas Maverics sent shockwaves across the NBA by trading superstar Luka Doncic, considered the face of the 2011 champions, to Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis and Max Christie. After representing Dallas Mavericks for six years between 2018 and 2024, Luka Doncic will be playing alongside LeBron James at Los Angeles Lakers starting this year. AP Dallas …

NBA: LeBron relishing ‘special’ Doncic double act
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NBA: LeBron relishing ‘special’ Doncic double act

The Hindu  

LeBron James said Tuesday he is relishing the prospect of joining forces with Luka Doncic at the Los Angeles Lakers following the shock deal which has stunned the basketball world. “It’s been a whirlwind,” James said shortly after leading the Lakers to a 122-97 drubbing of the Los Angeles Clippers. We understand that.” James though admitted he was excited by …

How committed is LeBron James to the Lakers after Luka Doncic trade?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How committed is LeBron James to the Lakers after Luka Doncic trade?

LA Times  

Lakers stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic laugh on the bench during the win over the Clippers on Tuesday night at Intuit Dome. Before I could remind him of his public campaigns to directly or indirectly shame Lakers management into improving the roster in the weeks leading up to every recent trade deadline, he continued, “If I had concerns, I …

Kyrie Irving reflects on past ‘dream’ of playing with Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kyrie Irving reflects on past ‘dream’ of playing with Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Kyrie Irving said Tuesday he had discussions with Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant in 2018 about forming a “big three” in Boston. The franchise made the shocking move to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for Davis, one of Irving’s close friends. But at the same time, we have to acknowledge that our little Slovenian president …

After Luka Dončić trade, Lakers should be thinking about summer 2026
1 month, 3 weeks ago

After Luka Dončić trade, Lakers should be thinking about summer 2026

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Mavericks vs Lakers. Dončić would have been eligible for a contract starting with a salary worth 35 percent of the salary cap, a deal estimated at five years, $345 million if the Mavericks had kept him. Signing a two-plus-one extension with a full value of $165 million this summer would put him on track …

Davis joins Mavericks, offers nod to magnitude of deal that sent Doncic to Lakers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Davis joins Mavericks, offers nod to magnitude of deal that sent Doncic to Lakers

Associated Press  

Anthony Davis gave up a $6 million bonus as part of the seismic trade that brought him to the Dallas Mavericks and sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a rare swap of superstars. That’s just always the right thing to do.” Davis spoke Tuesday at shootaround in Philadelphia, a few hours before the Mavs played the 76ers. …

Luka Doncic joins the Lakers after his trade from the Mavericks
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Luka Doncic joins the Lakers after his trade from the Mavericks

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Luka Doncic says he was just as shocked as the rest of the basketball world when the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers. … I get to play in the greatest club in the world, and I’m excited for this new journey.” Doncic officially joined the Lakers on Tuesday, just over two days …

Luka Doncic To LA Lakers: Why Does This 'Shocking' Trade Makes Sense
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Luka Doncic To LA Lakers: Why Does This 'Shocking' Trade Makes Sense

ABP News  

Luka Doncic Transfer: In a shocking turn of events, Dallas Mavericks and LA Lakers have pulled off one of the most dramatic trades in NBA history, as Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis swap sides in a blockbuster move. pic.twitter.com/XdlZZ5IfNo — Los Angeles Lakers February 2, 2025 Doncic, the 25-year-old Slovenian, is arguably the next big thing in basketball with him …

‘Imagine how I felt’: Luka Doncic surprised he was traded to Lakers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Imagine how I felt’: Luka Doncic surprised he was traded to Lakers

LA Times  

Luka Doncic sat and mostly stared flatly, the room undoubtedly spinning as he spoke for the first time officially as a Laker. “Everybody was surprised,” he said with a pause, “so you can imagine how I felt.” His introductory news conference wasn’t so much one of celebration as it was one of processing, the 25-year-old megastar inside a new building …

Luka Dončić on shock of trade to Los Angeles Lakers: ‘Imagine how surprised I was’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić on shock of trade to Los Angeles Lakers: ‘Imagine how surprised I was’

CNN  

CNN — NBA superstar Luka Dončić has revealed that he was as shocked as anyone to hear that the Dallas Mavericks were trading him to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the most stunning deals in NBA history. was home, so it was really hard moments for me, especially the first day.” According to Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, …

Lakers rout the Clippers, win their first game after emotional Anthony Davis trade
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers rout the Clippers, win their first game after emotional Anthony Davis trade

LA Times  

Of course the Lakers were excited, a perennial candidate for most valuable player sitting on the end of their bench in Luka Doncic, a 25-year-old offensive maestro now on their roster. “Yeah, I ain’t never seen this one,” James said of the trade that brought Doncic from Dallas for a package built around Anthony Davis. “Any time you can come …

Latest on Kevin Durant landscape as NBA trade deadline nears
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Latest on Kevin Durant landscape as NBA trade deadline nears

New York Times  

As the Kevin Durant landscape continues to unfold heading into the NBA trade deadline on Thursday, and the Phoenix Suns continue to gauge the market for the 15-time All-Star and former MVP, the Golden State Warriors aren’t the only team trying to find a way to land the 36-year-old superstar. League sources say the Houston Rockets, whose longtime interest in …

Luka Dončić on injury status, shock at Lakers trade: ‘I had to check if it was April 1’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić on injury status, shock at Lakers trade: ‘I had to check if it was April 1’

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Mavericks vs Lakers. And I’m excited for this new journey.” Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka said that combining Dončić, a 25-year-old generational and global superstar, with the Lakers, one of the most famous sports franchises in the world, is a “seismic event in NBA history.” “I think it’s …

Anthony Davis ‘very excited’ to play with Kyrie Irving after shocking trade to Mavericks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Anthony Davis ‘very excited’ to play with Kyrie Irving after shocking trade to Mavericks

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Anthony Davis said Tuesday that he has wanted to play with Kyrie Irving for a “very long time.” On Sunday, that desire became a reality when Davis was traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Dončić. GO DEEPER With Luka Dončić trade, NBA again proves it does drama better than anyone Shortly after …

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