Anthony Davis ‘very excited’ to play with Kyrie Irving after shocking trade to Mavericks
1 month, 2 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 Davis spoke to reporters, the Mavericks made another deal, acquiring Philadelphia 76ers wing Caleb Martin, a league source said. GO DEEPER Inside the top-secret negotiations that made Luka Dončić a Laker Davis said he could make his Dallas debut as soon as Thursday in Boston. Harrison said he traded Dončić for Davis because he believes “defense wins championships.” Davis said he expects to play plenty of power forward with the Mavericks, his preferred position.

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NBA: Anthony Davis assigned to G League as Mavericks star eyes return from Injury
5 days, 19 hours ago

NBA: Anthony Davis assigned to G League as Mavericks star eyes return from Injury

India Today  

The Dallas Mavericks have sent Anthony Davis to the G-league, Texas Legends, in a major step towards his return from a strained left adductor. Though some worried that Davis would be shut down for the season, his G League assignment indicates he's coming along nicely and may return before the regular season ends on April 13. Adding to their problems, …

Anthony Davis is improving daily, but Dallas Mavericks still not saying when he might play again
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Anthony Davis is improving daily, but Dallas Mavericks still not saying when he might play again

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks said Friday that Anthony Davis is improving daily, but gave no indication of when the forward they got in their trade of Luka Doncic might be ready to play again. The Mavericks said a recent re-evaluation of Davis’ left adductor strain showed that he “is improving daily and has therefore been cleared for more dynamic …

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a torn ACL and is out for the season
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a torn ACL and is out for the season

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season, the biggest setback in a season full of them for a team that traded superstar Luka Doncic. The team confirmed Irving’s diagnosis Tuesday, a day after he was injured in the first quarter of Dallas’ 122-98 loss …

Luka Doncic's first game vs. Mavericks since trade: Lakers ready for emotional battle
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

In return to L.A., Anthony Davis recounts ‘all the emotions’ since his shocking trade
3 weeks, 3 days ago

In return to L.A., Anthony Davis recounts ‘all the emotions’ since his shocking trade

LA Times  

Anthony Davis acknowledges the crowd after a video tribute was played during the first quarter of Tuesday’s game at Crypto.com Arena. About halfway through the first quarter of Tuesday night’s game, Anthony Davis looked up at the video board inside Crypto.com Arena and watched a tribute the Lakers produced for him. “It’s over with, and I’m moving on with my …

Luka Doncic leads the Lakers against the Mavericks in their first meeting since the seismic trade
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3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Anthony Davis out at least 2 more weeks, but Mavs say he’s making good progress with groin injury
1 month ago

Anthony Davis out at least 2 more weeks, but Mavs say he’s making good progress with groin injury

Associated Press  

DALLAS — If the Dallas Mavericks can get mostly healthy by mid-March, there should be time for the defending Western Conference champions to play their way into a decent playoff position. Coach Jason Kidd understands it might be a big “if.” “You’re never guaranteed to be healthy,” Kidd said Thursday after the Mavericks announced that recently acquired star Anthony Davis …

Mavericks’ Anthony Davis to miss at least another seven games
1 month ago

Mavericks’ Anthony Davis to miss at least another seven games

New York Times  

The Dallas Mavericks announced on Thursday that star forward Anthony Davis is “making good progress” in his recovery from a left adductor strain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Davis, who the Mavs acquired from the Lakers in a deal that sent Luka Dončić to Los Angeles, suffered the injury on Feb. 8 in his first game with the …

Anthony Davis is out at least through All-Star break after injuring groin in Mavs debut
1 month, 1 week ago

Anthony Davis is out at least through All-Star break after injuring groin in Mavs debut

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Anthony Davis is out at least through the All-Star break after sustaining a groin injury in his debut with the Dallas Mavericks following the seismic trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Multiple media outlets, citing anonymous sources, reported that Davis could miss several weeks with a left adductor strain. Coach Jason Kidd said before …

Mavericks’ Anthony Davis expected to miss multiple weeks with left adductor strain: Source
1 month, 1 week ago

Mavericks’ Anthony Davis expected to miss multiple weeks with left adductor strain: Source

New York Times  

Anthony Davis is expected to miss significant time for the Dallas Mavericks after he left Saturday’s game with a left adductor strain. Davis will be replaced in Sunday’s All-Star Game by Dallas teammate Kyrie Irving. I’m fine.” Davis, 31, had missed the previous five games with an ab strain. Just take it a day at a time.” In 43 games …

NBA: Anthony Davis’ Dallas Mavericks debut cut short by injury
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA: Anthony Davis’ Dallas Mavericks debut cut short by injury

The Hindu  

Anthony Davis left in the third quarter with a lower-body injury and didn’t return in his debut with the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday after the seismic trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis went down without contact and was grabbing his groin area in Dallas’ 116-105 victory over the Houston Rockets. Davis was out with an …

Anthony Davis shines for Mavs before injury as fans continue to vent over Luka Doncic trade
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Anthony Davis leaves his Dallas debut with an injury after seismic Luka Doncic trade
1 month, 1 week ago

Anthony Davis leaves his Dallas debut with an injury after seismic Luka Doncic trade

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Anthony Davis left in the third quarter with a lower-body injury and didn’t return in his debut with the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday after the seismic trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis went down without contact and was grabbing his groin area in Dallas’ 116-105 victory over the Houston Rockets. But it’s nothing …

Anthony Davis is sensational during his Dallas debut — until he’s injured
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Davis is sensational during his Dallas debut — until he’s injured

LA Times  

Mavericks forward Anthony Davis shoots over Rockets forward Tari Eason during the first half Saturday afternoon in his debut with Dallas. “I guess all right,” Dallas coach Jason Kidd said after the game about Davis, who was in an ice bath at the time. So, a little friendly reminder of who Anthony Davis is.” He was given a standing ovation …

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, 2 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
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1 month, 2 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 …

Kyrie Irving reflects on past ‘dream’ of playing with Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant
1 month, 2 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 …

LeBron James talks Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade: ‘I ain’t never seen this one’
1 month, 2 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 …

Davis joins Mavericks, offers nod to magnitude of deal that sent Doncic to Lakers
1 month, 2 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, 2 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 …

Davis bids farewell to LA, ready for 'next chapter'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Davis bids farewell to LA, ready for 'next chapter'

Raw Story  

Anthony Davis paid tribute to Los Angeles in a farewell message to his adopted city on Monday following his shock trade to the Dallas Mavericks. In his first comments since news broke that the Los Angeles Lakers were trading him to Dallas in exchange for Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic, Davis described the deal as "business." I am grateful to the …

The art of the big deal: Some blockbuster trades that shaped the NBA
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The art of the big deal: Some blockbuster trades that shaped the NBA

Associated Press  

Babe Ruth got traded. 1968: Wilt gets traded Wilt Chamberlain — who had a 100-point game six years earlier — got traded by the Philadelphia 76ers to the Lakers for Darrall Imhoff, Archie Clark, Jerry Chambers and cash. 2004: Shaq says ‘Hello, Miami’ The Lakers — never afraid to make a big move — sent Shaquille O’Neal to the Miami …

NBA: Lakers land Luka Doncic, trade Anthony Davis to Mavericks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA: Lakers land Luka Doncic, trade Anthony Davis to Mavericks

The Hindu  

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks have sent the NBA world into a frenzy, with the teams completing a trade very late Saturday that will ship Luka Doncic to Los Angeles and Anthony Davis to Dallas. While the two stars are at the centre of the deal, the Lakers also get Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, while the Mavericks …

Luka Doncic heading to LA Lakers in ‘crazy’ blockbuster trade
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Luka Doncic heading to LA Lakers in ‘crazy’ blockbuster trade

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Doncic is …

Why are Dallas trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers? Every reason behind the Mavericks' shock decision to swap their star player - and what they're getting back with Anthony Davis
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why are Dallas trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers? Every reason behind the Mavericks' shock decision to swap their star player - and what they're getting back with Anthony Davis

Daily Mail  

One of the biggest trades in recent NBA history reportedly took place overnight in a switch that sees Luka Doncic move to the Los Angeles Lakers. According to a report from ESPN, the Lakers are sending Anthony Davis, a 2029 first-round pick and Max Christie to the Mavericks, in exchange for Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris. One of the …

Luka Doncic heads to the Lakers and Anthony Davis goes to the Mavs in blockbuster trade
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Luka Doncic heads to the Lakers and Anthony Davis goes to the Mavs in blockbuster trade

Associated Press  

The trade was put together in secret, with only a precious few people knowing what was happening. Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals last season, Davis won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020 and now they’re switching teams in a move that stunned most everyone in the league. “I thought I’d spend my career …

Dallas Mavericks left to answer big question on Luka Doncic trade: Why?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dallas Mavericks left to answer big question on Luka Doncic trade: Why?

Al Jazeera  

The Mavericks trade of superstar Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers has the whole NBA asking why Dallas made the bombshell, three-team exchange. And despite his credentials, Dallas Mavericks fans and others on Sunday were left wondering why their team would acquire Davis if it meant giving up Luka Doncic, a dynamic scorer who led the league with 33.9 points …

Luka Doncic traded to Lakers for Anthony Davis: Reports
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Luka Doncic traded to Lakers for Anthony Davis: Reports

Al Jazeera  

In the biggest NBA trade in years, Dallas Mavericks ship superstar Luke Doncic to LA Lakers for Anthony Davis in a blockbuster three-team deal. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks have sent the NBA world into a frenzy, with ESPN reporting that the teams had completed a trade that will send Luka Doncic to Los Angeles and Anthony …

LA Lakers land Luka Doncic, trade Anthony Davis to Dallas Mavericks: Reports
1 month, 2 weeks ago

LA Lakers land Luka Doncic, trade Anthony Davis to Dallas Mavericks: Reports

India Today  

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks are set to send the NBA world into a frenzy as they're reportedly going to trade Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis in one of the biggest deals in history. While Doncic and Davis are at the centre of the deal, the Lakers will also get Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, while the Mavericks …

Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade grades: How will Lakers, Mavericks, Jazz fare after blockbuster?
1 month, 2 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 …

Commentary: Why Mavericks grew frustrated with Luka Doncic and offered him to Lakers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Commentary: Why Mavericks grew frustrated with Luka Doncic and offered him to Lakers

LA Times  

You didn’t imagine it. The Lakers did, in fact, trade Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round pick for Luka Doncic minutes after the team pulled out of Madison Square Garden. People in both organizations were asked about possible talks and no one even came close to mentioning the blockbuster deal, their responses ranging from “first I’ve heard of this” …

Trading Davis for Luka Doncic is great for Lakers. Is LeBron next?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trading Davis for Luka Doncic is great for Lakers. Is LeBron next?

LA Times  

Luka Doncic reacts after making a clutch shot against the Clippers during a playoff game at Crypto.com Arena last season. In a trade that is preposterous to even verbalize, much less actually complete, the Lakers sent superstar Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team deal that brought them an even bigger superstar, Luka Doncic. Except for his play …

Los Angeles Lakers acquire Luka Doncic from Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis in blockbuster trade
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles Lakers acquire Luka Doncic from Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis in blockbuster trade

CNN  

CNN — In one of the most stunning trades ever reported, the NBA landscape has been altered mightily in a blink of an eye. The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring NBA superstar Luka Doncic, as well as Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and the Lakers’ 2029 first-round draft pick, both teams confirmed …

Lakers acquire Luka Doncic from Mavericks for Anthony Davis in blockbuster trade
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers acquire Luka Doncic from Mavericks for Anthony Davis in blockbuster trade

LA Times  

The Lakers pulled off a stunning trade Saturday night, sending center Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team deal for star guard Luka Doncic to set up the organization for its post-LeBron James era with one of the NBA’s best young players. The Lakers sent Davis, young guard Max Christie and their 2029 first-round draft pick to Dallas …

Lakers’ Anthony Davis to be re-evaluated in a week for abdominal muscle strain injury
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers’ Anthony Davis to be re-evaluated in a week for abdominal muscle strain injury

New York Times  

The Mavericks have traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers in a blockbuster deal including Anthony Davis. PHILADELPHIA — After suffering an abdominal muscle strain in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, Anthony Davis is returning to Los Angeles and will be re-evaluated in approximately a week, the team announced Wednesday …

Mavs Title: Irving's Arrival Adds Another Dimension to a Contender
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mavs Title: Irving's Arrival Adds Another Dimension to a Contender

Associated Press  

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are talking about the Dallas Mavericks' title chances with Klay Thompson on board. The addition of Thompson means that the Mavs are a serious contender for the Western Conference Finals. The conversation also discusses the team's roster changes, including the signing of Naji Marshall and the trade of Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks …

How Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving became ‘connected for the rest of their lives’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

How Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving became ‘connected for the rest of their lives’

New York Times  

When Kyrie Irving first arrived in Dallas last February, swirling in controversy, the Mavericks knew they must actively help build a relationship between him and superstar centerpiece Luka Dončić. There were nights that extended into the “wee hours” that eventually included just Dončić, Irving and Morris, the team’s veteran reserve who arrived in the Irving trade. “That trip definitely helped.” …

Mavs bolster frontcourt in trades for Hornets’ P.J. Washington, Wizards’ Daniel Gafford
1 year, 1 month ago

Mavs bolster frontcourt in trades for Hornets’ P.J. Washington, Wizards’ Daniel Gafford

Associated Press  

The Dallas Mavericks made two moves to bolster their frontcourt just as star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are healthy and playing together again in a push for the playoffs. The Mavericks, who are getting two second-round picks in the Charlotte trade, acquired center Daniel Gafford from the Wizards for center Richaun Holmes and a first-round selection this year. …

Anthony Davis agrees to three-year contract extension with Lakers
1 year, 7 months ago

Anthony Davis agrees to three-year contract extension with Lakers

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis goes up for a shot while defended by Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during a playoff game last season. All-Star forward Anthony Davis agreed to a three-year maximum extension with the Lakers on Friday, just hours after talks began, tying him to the team for the next five seasons in a deal that could be worth up …

Kyrie Irving returning to Mavericks on 3-year, $126 million deal: Sources
1 year, 8 months ago

Kyrie Irving returning to Mavericks on 3-year, $126 million deal: Sources

New York Times  

Free-agent guard Kyrie Irving has agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract to return to the Dallas Mavericks, with a player option in the third season, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday. Here’s what you need to know: Irving averaged 27.0 points, 6.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals through 20 games with the Mavericks last season. While …

Kyrie Irving staying with Mavericks was inevitable. Now comes the hard part
1 year, 8 months ago

Kyrie Irving staying with Mavericks was inevitable. Now comes the hard part

New York Times  

Follow our live free-agency news and analysis from our entire NBA staff, and sign up for The Bounce to get basketball content delivered straight to your inbox. GO DEEPER Why the Mavericks decided the Kyrie Irving trade was a wager they had to make Irving thrived next to Luka Dončić despite the team’s miserable ending last year, averaging 27.0 points …

LeBron-Kyrie reunion with Mavs is ‘unrealistic’ and unlikely … but not impossible
1 year, 9 months ago

LeBron-Kyrie reunion with Mavs is ‘unrealistic’ and unlikely … but not impossible

New York Times  

The latest wrinkle in the Kyrie Irving–LeBron James reunion saga unfolded on Monday, with The Athletic’s Shams Charania reporting that Irving reached out to James to recruit him to join Irving in Dallas. But one team source indicated that James is not using Irving’s interest in playing with him as leverage to try to get the Lakers to trade for …

Kyrie Irving asks LeBron James if he wants to join Mavericks, per sources: How realistic is a reunion?
1 year, 9 months ago

Kyrie Irving asks LeBron James if he wants to join Mavericks, per sources: How realistic is a reunion?

New York Times  

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has reached out to his former teammate LeBron James in an attempt to see if the Los Angeles Lakers star would come to Dallas, league sources tell The Athletic. Whether James would be acquired through trade or free agency, Dallas would have to gut its roster — including shooting and defense — to accommodate both …

After season of misery, Mavericks face uncertain future: Can Dallas bring back Kyrie, keep Luka happy?
1 year, 10 months ago

After season of misery, Mavericks face uncertain future: Can Dallas bring back Kyrie, keep Luka happy?

New York Times  

On the night the Los Angeles Lakers advanced past the first round of the playoffs for the first time since their 2020 championship, Kyrie Irving arrived as a spectator. It’s the first step for what the franchise believes must be a meaningful overhaul, team sources say, to correct the many missteps that led to this season of misery, one that …

Anthony Davis gives Lakers hope to make playoffs, if he's healthy
2 years ago

Anthony Davis gives Lakers hope to make playoffs, if he's healthy

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis, reacting to a foul called against him, had 39 points, eight rebounds, six assists and two blocked shots in a win over the Warriors on Sunday. With LeBron James on the bench in street clothes and a walking boot, Davis scored a game-high 39 points in the Lakers’ 113-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors at …

NBA: Irving senses Dallas Maverick’s urgency in new star pairing with Doncic
2 years ago

NBA: Irving senses Dallas Maverick’s urgency in new star pairing with Doncic

The Hindu  

Kyrie Irving senses the stress of trying to figure things out with Luka Doncic and the rest of his new Dallas teammates as the Mavericks jostle for playoff positioning in the tightly packed Western Conference. It puts a glaring eye on what we’re doing right and what we’re doing wrong.” Since the Mavs led 48-21 in the second quarter against …

NBA: Retooled Lakers, Mavericks to square off
2 years ago

NBA: Retooled Lakers, Mavericks to square off

The Hindu  

A pair of teams optimistic for the road ahead will meet Sunday afternoon when the Los Angeles Lakers visits the Dallas Mavericks. Both rosters were retooled this month, with the Mavericks trading for Kyrie Irving and the Lakers adding a variety of players, including Malik Beasley, D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt and Mo Bamba. Doncic and Irving finally broke through together …

LaMarcus Aldridge to work out for Dallas Mavericks in NBA
2 years, 1 month ago

LaMarcus Aldridge to work out for Dallas Mavericks in NBA

The Hindu  

LaMarcus Aldridge is eyeing another return to the NBA. The seven-time All-Star last played for the Brooklyn Nets in 2021-22, seeing action in 47 games and averaging 12.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.0 block per game. Aldridge, 37, would be the latest addition to a Mavericks team trying to build a contender around Luka Doncic for a late-season push. The …

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