Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade grades: How will Lakers, Mavericks, Jazz fare after blockbuster?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade grades: How will Lakers, Mavericks, Jazz fare after blockbuster?

New York Times  

You know a trade is a historic blockbuster — and completely out of nowhere — when everybody assumes the initial report was because of internet hacking and tomfoolery at its most devious. The Lakers receive: Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris The Mavericks receive: Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick The Jazz receive: Jalen Hood-Schifino and two 2025 second-round picks This is a stunning moment in the NBA that nobody was prepared to even consider as a possibility. Grade: A Mavericks receive: Anthony Davis, Max Christie and Lakers’ 2029 first-round pick The Mavericks were in the NBA Finals eight months ago because Dončić was special in the 2024 playoff run. The Mavericks will pitch this as a win-now move with the threat of Dončić leaving in the summer of 2026, but to get one All-NBA player, who is 31 with a deep history of injury issues, a nice role player and one first-round pick for one of the most productive 25-year-olds in the history of the league doesn’t seem like nearly enough to me. If Dončić stays with the Lakers beyond his upcoming free agency, the 2029 first-round pick probably doesn’t seem destined for the top five or top 10.

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Associated Press  

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India Today  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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The Independent  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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Daily Mail  

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India Today  

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New York Times  

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Associated Press  

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CNN  

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LA Times  

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Associated Press  

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New York Times  

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Associated Press  

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New York Times  

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1 month, 1 week ago

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NPR  

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New York Times  

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1 month, 1 week ago

Lakers newsletter: Luka Doncic and the center of attention

LA Times  

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1 month, 1 week ago

Doncic makes winning Lakers debut

China Daily  

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1 month, 1 week ago

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New York Times  

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1 month, 1 week ago

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The Hindu  

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Luka Dončić makes Los Angeles Lakers debut after trade
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Luka Dončić makes Los Angeles Lakers debut after trade

ABC  

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1 month, 1 week ago

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LA Times  

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1 month, 1 week ago

The Sports Report: Luka Doncic’s debut with Lakers is a success

LA Times  

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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LA Times  

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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New York Times  

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade to acquire Mark Williams from Charlotte because the center failed his physical, a person with knowledge of the circumstances told The Associated Press on Saturday night. The Lakers agreed to trade rookie Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish along with draft considerations Wednesday night to get the 23-year-old Williams, a third-year …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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

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LA Times  

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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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  

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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  

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards acquired guard Marcus Smart and a 2025 protected first-round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday as part of a three-team trade with Sacramento. Washington dealt forward Marvin Bagley III, guard Johnny Davis and a 2025 second-round pick to Memphis, the Grizzlies sent forward Jake LaRavia to Sacramento, and the Kings traded a 2028 second-rounder …

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 …

Lakers confident they found the ‘perfect’ center in Mark Williams
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers confident they found the ‘perfect’ center in Mark Williams

LA Times  

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams celebrates after a dunk against the Utah Jazz on Jan. 15. “We’ve said all along we were willing to use our picks if the right opportunity came,” Pelinka said Thursday. So it’ll be good.” In Williams, the Lakers found a center the team believes caters to the style that Doncic told Pelinka he likes to …

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 …

Will Luka Doncic make his debut when the Lakers host Golden State Warriors?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Luka Doncic make his debut when the Lakers host Golden State Warriors?

The Hindu  

There is a sense of anticipation in Los Angeles regarding the potential debut of the city’s latest basketball superstar, Luka Doncic, who was brought in from Dallas Mavericks in a scarcely-believable trade a few days ago. The 25-year-old Slovenian was seen courtside during the Los Angeles Lakers win over city rival Clippers two days ago but was not in contention …

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