LeBron James was shocked by the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to trade Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic going so far as to initially believing it was a “hoax.” James expressed how he has no concerns over the direction of the Lakers now that they will build around Doncic. The Mavericks were motivated to trade Doncic because they had doubts he would be able to maintain his status as a MVP candidate due to his conditioning issues. “We heard from everybody,” said Brian Windhorst on Get Up on Wednesday. “We have now heard from Luka. We have heard from Anthony Davis. We have heard from Kyrie. We have heard from LeBron. We have heard from Rob Pelinka. We have heard from Nico Harrison. “And everything says… I know there’s conspiracy theories out there and everything. There is no conspiracy. Nobody knew. None of them were previously consulted. It hit all of them out of the blue.
Source: RealGM
Source: RealGM
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Can Luka lead the Lakers to the 2025 championship? 🏆 pic.x.com/0ZZBJCKNln – 5:29 PM
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Can Luka lead the Lakers to the 2025 championship? 🏆 pic.x.com/0ZZBJCKNln – 5:29 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers welcoming Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris at their practice facility pic.x.com/XwgR7pXk50 – 5:21 PM
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The Lakers welcoming Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris at their practice facility pic.x.com/XwgR7pXk50 – 5:21 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
ESPN will now air Pacers-Lakers on Saturday in anticipation of Luka’s debut 🍿
📺: 4 PM ET | ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ pic.x.com/Wx4NiwKs9p – 4:51 PM
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ESPN will now air Pacers-Lakers on Saturday in anticipation of Luka’s debut 🍿
📺: 4 PM ET | ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ pic.x.com/Wx4NiwKs9p – 4:51 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
ESPN has removed the Suns-Jazz matchup from their broadcast schedule for Friday, replacing it with Luka Doncic’s potential home debut for the Lakers against the Pacers – 4:37 PM
ESPN has removed the Suns-Jazz matchup from their broadcast schedule for Friday, replacing it with Luka Doncic’s potential home debut for the Lakers against the Pacers – 4:37 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
ESPN will now air Pacers at Lakers – 4pm ET on Saturday – in anticipation of Luka Doncic making his Lakers debut.
The game is also televised locally by FanDuel Sports Network Indiana and WTHR. – 4:31 PM
ESPN will now air Pacers at Lakers – 4pm ET on Saturday – in anticipation of Luka Doncic making his Lakers debut.
The game is also televised locally by FanDuel Sports Network Indiana and WTHR. – 4:31 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
This photo of Luka Doncic against LeBron, AD and the Lakers 🥶
📸: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images pic.x.com/8TqzFLuMCk – 4:22 PM
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This photo of Luka Doncic against LeBron, AD and the Lakers 🥶
📸: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images pic.x.com/8TqzFLuMCk – 4:22 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Dorian Finney-Smith on the criticism of Luka Doncic’s weight and conditioning: “Shit, if I’m putting up them type of numbers, maybe I need to be 270.” – 4:09 PM
Dorian Finney-Smith on the criticism of Luka Doncic’s weight and conditioning: “Shit, if I’m putting up them type of numbers, maybe I need to be 270.” – 4:09 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Dorian Finney-Smith, a teammate of Luka Doncic’s with the Mavericks and now the Lakers, about the external criticisms of Doncic’s conditioning: “If I’m putting up numbers like that, maybe I need to be 270 [pounds].” – 4:04 PM
Dorian Finney-Smith, a teammate of Luka Doncic’s with the Mavericks and now the Lakers, about the external criticisms of Doncic’s conditioning: “If I’m putting up numbers like that, maybe I need to be 270 [pounds].” – 4:04 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka draining half-court shots at the Lakers’ practice facility 🤩
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/EhvP0fH6EC – 4:02 PM
Luka draining half-court shots at the Lakers’ practice facility 🤩
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/EhvP0fH6EC – 4:02 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
JJ Redick said there’s a chance that Luka Doncic is cleared to play Saturday vs. Indiana, but if not, he hopes he can play Monday vs. Utah. – 3:54 PM
JJ Redick said there’s a chance that Luka Doncic is cleared to play Saturday vs. Indiana, but if not, he hopes he can play Monday vs. Utah. – 3:54 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Luka huddling with JJ Redick and LeBron after practice pic.x.com/2Xx5etWVdv – 3:53 PM
Luka huddling with JJ Redick and LeBron after practice pic.x.com/2Xx5etWVdv – 3:53 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers just wrapped up their first practice since trading for Luka Doncic over the weekend: pic.x.com/8XvDmJM1DB – 3:51 PM
Lakers just wrapped up their first practice since trading for Luka Doncic over the weekend: pic.x.com/8XvDmJM1DB – 3:51 PM
David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
Still my favorite Luka Doncic moment
youtu.be/C2bnkR0bWQo?si… – 3:49 PM
Still my favorite Luka Doncic moment
youtu.be/C2bnkR0bWQo?si… – 3:49 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron James said losing Anthony Davis was “very difficult”
foxsports.com/stories/nba/th… – 3:20 PM
LeBron James said losing Anthony Davis was “very difficult”
foxsports.com/stories/nba/th… – 3:20 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
The Lakers have Luka Doncic.
His trade kicked off the Cap Space Olympics for 2026, which is seen as the next potentially strong free agency class.
And no team is better positioned now to go star hunting that summer.
I explain here:
nytimes.com/athletic/61087… pic.x.com/1fL7NHCalc – 3:17 PM
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The Lakers have Luka Doncic.
His trade kicked off the Cap Space Olympics for 2026, which is seen as the next potentially strong free agency class.
And no team is better positioned now to go star hunting that summer.
I explain here:
nytimes.com/athletic/61087… pic.x.com/1fL7NHCalc – 3:17 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Overheard on @SiriusXMNBA just now:
“What does the ‘M’ in MFFL stand for? Mavericks, or Luka?” – 2:32 PM
Overheard on @SiriusXMNBA just now:
“What does the ‘M’ in MFFL stand for? Mavericks, or Luka?” – 2:32 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
This was supposed to be a relatively quiet trade deadline
Instead we could see Luka, AD, Fox, KD, Middleton, Butler, and Daniel Theis all moved by Thursday afternoon – 2:07 PM
This was supposed to be a relatively quiet trade deadline
Instead we could see Luka, AD, Fox, KD, Middleton, Butler, and Daniel Theis all moved by Thursday afternoon – 2:07 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron James talks Luka Doncic trade, ‘I have seen it all up until this one’
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 2:06 PM
LeBron James talks Luka Doncic trade, ‘I have seen it all up until this one’
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 2:06 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @so_dendritic:
Heartbroken by Luka Doncic trade? Here’s how to cope dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:53 PM
From @so_dendritic:
Heartbroken by Luka Doncic trade? Here’s how to cope dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:53 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
My book “The Wonder Boy,” chronicling all the drama and dysfunction as the Mavs (successfully) scrambled to build a contender around Luka Doncic, is available for preorder.
Last week’s little plot twist? I’m writing a final, final chapter. barnesandnoble.com/w/the-wonder-b… pic.x.com/7Sv1Qasua5 – 1:29 PM
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My book “The Wonder Boy,” chronicling all the drama and dysfunction as the Mavs (successfully) scrambled to build a contender around Luka Doncic, is available for preorder.
Last week’s little plot twist? I’m writing a final, final chapter. barnesandnoble.com/w/the-wonder-b… pic.x.com/7Sv1Qasua5 – 1:29 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Luka! Luka! Luka!
Big week in L.A. — glad to help tell the story, alongside our Lakers beat writer @khobi_price, who broke down yesterday’s introductory news conference in the morning and what LeBron had to say about it Tuesday night.
1/3
ocregister.com/2025/02/04/leb… pic.x.com/ZlUdxw6tSq – 1:06 PM
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Luka! Luka! Luka!
Big week in L.A. — glad to help tell the story, alongside our Lakers beat writer @khobi_price, who broke down yesterday’s introductory news conference in the morning and what LeBron had to say about it Tuesday night.
1/3
ocregister.com/2025/02/04/leb… pic.x.com/ZlUdxw6tSq – 1:06 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: LeBron James sees everything two plays ahead but not this. And now for the first time, a franchise must consider someone else’s needs more than his own sports.yahoo.com/lebron-james-f… – 12:40 PM
New for @YahooSports: LeBron James sees everything two plays ahead but not this. And now for the first time, a franchise must consider someone else’s needs more than his own sports.yahoo.com/lebron-james-f… – 12:40 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Column: The Luka Doncic era in LA begins si.com/nba/lakers-luk… – 12:30 PM
Column: The Luka Doncic era in LA begins si.com/nba/lakers-luk… – 12:30 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
LIVE in 10!!! @sportsreiter @JohnGonzalez: LeBron welcomes Luka, Kevin Durant to the Warriors…or Heat or staying in PHX? Is Draymond available, & more Trade Deadline MADNESS:
youtube.com/live/JStXIoW34… – 12:12 PM
LIVE in 10!!! @sportsreiter @JohnGonzalez: LeBron welcomes Luka, Kevin Durant to the Warriors…or Heat or staying in PHX? Is Draymond available, & more Trade Deadline MADNESS:
youtube.com/live/JStXIoW34… – 12:12 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I don’t think it makes much sense for the Lakers to go ALL the way in on the present.
But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t thinking about Draymond-to-the-Lakers scenarios right now.
LeBron-Luka-Draymond would just be peak television. – 11:39 AM
I don’t think it makes much sense for the Lakers to go ALL the way in on the present.
But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t thinking about Draymond-to-the-Lakers scenarios right now.
LeBron-Luka-Draymond would just be peak television. – 11:39 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
LeBron James on the trade: “I thought it was a hoax… Then AD called me, we talked for a while.” pic.x.com/M2JCmA89J9 – 11:31 AM
LeBron James on the trade: “I thought it was a hoax… Then AD called me, we talked for a while.” pic.x.com/M2JCmA89J9 – 11:31 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
New story: The Kyrie Irving-Luka Doncic saga is over in Dallas.
The changing of the guard happened overnight as Irving is now the Mavs’ franchise player. Irving says he’s grieving & will miss his “hermano,” but his new role requires him to look ahead. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:26 AM
New story: The Kyrie Irving-Luka Doncic saga is over in Dallas.
The changing of the guard happened overnight as Irving is now the Mavs’ franchise player. Irving says he’s grieving & will miss his “hermano,” but his new role requires him to look ahead. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:26 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Nico Harrison gambles everything that he’s right about his Mavericks — and Luka Dončić nytimes.com/athletic/61138… – 11:09 AM
Nico Harrison gambles everything that he’s right about his Mavericks — and Luka Dončić nytimes.com/athletic/61138… – 11:09 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Free preview: The Luka and Fox Trades with @johnhollinger + Tuesday Daily Duncs (2/4/25) from @DanFeldmanNBA
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Listen to the full episode with 35% off Dunc’d On Prime using code mockdeadline25:
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Free preview: The Luka and Fox Trades with @johnhollinger + Tuesday Daily Duncs (2/4/25) from @DanFeldmanNBA
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
open.spotify.com/episode/2wZwFC…
Listen to the full episode with 35% off Dunc’d On Prime using code mockdeadline25:
DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM – 11:00 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2:
Kyrie Irving shocked by Luka Doncic trade but says it’s time for Mavs to ‘move forward’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:32 AM
From @MikeACurtis2:
Kyrie Irving shocked by Luka Doncic trade but says it’s time for Mavs to ‘move forward’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:32 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola, @Scalabrine, & Israel Gutierrez is LIVE!
🏀 Luka & AD Meet the Media
🏀 Celtics Win & Wild Finish in Brooklyn
🎙 @BobbyMarks42 at 8:15am ET
🎙 @ChandlerParsons at 9:00am ET
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.x.com/i4KWofomnL – 7:02 AM
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola, @Scalabrine, & Israel Gutierrez is LIVE!
🏀 Luka & AD Meet the Media
🏀 Celtics Win & Wild Finish in Brooklyn
🎙 @BobbyMarks42 at 8:15am ET
🎙 @ChandlerParsons at 9:00am ET
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.x.com/i4KWofomnL – 7:02 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Lonnie Walker IV isn’t convinced that Luka Doncic’s conditioning is a legitimate issue 🗣 pic.x.com/6c7DPuHQUk – 6:07 AM
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Lonnie Walker IV isn’t convinced that Luka Doncic’s conditioning is a legitimate issue 🗣 pic.x.com/6c7DPuHQUk – 6:07 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The Los Angeles Lakers are optimistic about Luka Doncic being cleared to debut on Saturday
Fellow European arrival from the blockbuster trade, Maxi Kleber to be re-evaluated in eight weeks
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:56 AM
The Los Angeles Lakers are optimistic about Luka Doncic being cleared to debut on Saturday
Fellow European arrival from the blockbuster trade, Maxi Kleber to be re-evaluated in eight weeks
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:56 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James thought he had “seen it all” during his 22 NBA seasons
Until the Lakers traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic.
“I have never been a part of one transaction like that. That was different.”
James’ perspective on Davis, Doncic and the future:
ocregister.com/2025/02/04/leb… – 3:48 AM
LeBron James thought he had “seen it all” during his 22 NBA seasons
Until the Lakers traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic.
“I have never been a part of one transaction like that. That was different.”
James’ perspective on Davis, Doncic and the future:
ocregister.com/2025/02/04/leb… – 3:48 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: With Anthony Davis’ abrupt departure still a raw reality, LeBron James stopped short of a full endorsement of the Luka Doncic trade Tuesday. But his presence and his play made it clear – he is committed to making Luka’s launch in L.A. a success es.pn/3CrFjtj – 3:46 AM
New story: With Anthony Davis’ abrupt departure still a raw reality, LeBron James stopped short of a full endorsement of the Luka Doncic trade Tuesday. But his presence and his play made it clear – he is committed to making Luka’s launch in L.A. a success es.pn/3CrFjtj – 3:46 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😅 Clippers fans on The Wall trolling Lebron James during Bron’s free throws!
pic.x.com/aJ1zzIKJjz – 3:05 AM
😅 Clippers fans on The Wall trolling Lebron James during Bron’s free throws!
pic.x.com/aJ1zzIKJjz – 3:05 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Sometimes it’s not complicated
Asked Kawhi Leonard about 45-point Lakers 1st quarter
Shots were made, 3s were made, LeBron happened. Kawhi credited Lakers defense as well. pic.x.com/sULDLGBcEl – 2:58 AM
Sometimes it’s not complicated
Asked Kawhi Leonard about 45-point Lakers 1st quarter
Shots were made, 3s were made, LeBron happened. Kawhi credited Lakers defense as well. pic.x.com/sULDLGBcEl – 2:58 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
LeBron James: First time I heard it, I thought it was for sure fake sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 2:48 AM
LeBron James: First time I heard it, I thought it was for sure fake sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 2:48 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron James: “Luka’s been my favorite player in the NBA for a while now. I think you guys know that. And I’ve always just tried to play the game the right way and inspire the next generation. And Luka happens to be one of them. And now we’re teammates. So it’ll be a very – 2:08 AM
LeBron James: “Luka’s been my favorite player in the NBA for a while now. I think you guys know that. And I’ve always just tried to play the game the right way and inspire the next generation. And Luka happens to be one of them. And now we’re teammates. So it’ll be a very – 2:08 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Lakers’ LeBron James on shocking addition of Luka Doncic, loss of Anthony Davis to Dallas dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:01 AM
Lakers’ LeBron James on shocking addition of Luka Doncic, loss of Anthony Davis to Dallas dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:01 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
AD FaceTimed LeBron when he found out he had been traded. I asked him about that conversation: pic.x.com/AVB8HlTkra – 1:38 AM
AD FaceTimed LeBron when he found out he had been traded. I asked him about that conversation: pic.x.com/AVB8HlTkra – 1:38 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron on finding out AD had been traded pic.x.com/P66xS8IIsa – 1:36 AM
LeBron on finding out AD had been traded pic.x.com/P66xS8IIsa – 1:36 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😅 Even LeBron can’t believe Luka is really a Laker!
🗣Lebron James: “Listen, Luka [Doncic] is a big-time player. 25 years old, hasn’t even reached his prime yet, and he’s done some amazing sh*t in our league already… I’m happy to have him, and LA is happy to have him”. pic.x.com/4XTRE6Zv0M – 1:35 AM
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😅 Even LeBron can’t believe Luka is really a Laker!
🗣Lebron James: “Listen, Luka [Doncic] is a big-time player. 25 years old, hasn’t even reached his prime yet, and he’s done some amazing sh*t in our league already… I’m happy to have him, and LA is happy to have him”. pic.x.com/4XTRE6Zv0M – 1:35 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
LeBron 🤝 Luka
📸: Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images pic.x.com/cElDWydkGK – 1:35 AM
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LeBron 🤝 Luka
📸: Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images pic.x.com/cElDWydkGK – 1:35 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
LeBron spoke about AD being traded away after six years for the first time 🥲 pic.x.com/n6224hsikt – 1:32 AM
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LeBron spoke about AD being traded away after six years for the first time 🥲 pic.x.com/n6224hsikt – 1:32 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron was asked if still envisions finishing his career with the Lakers: pic.x.com/l70oVErGb0 – 1:27 AM
LeBron was asked if still envisions finishing his career with the Lakers: pic.x.com/l70oVErGb0 – 1:27 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James, when asked about the Lakers making the Luka Doncic trade with an eye on the future, replied, “What’s wrong with that? If I had any concerns I would have waived my no trade clause and got up out of here” pic.x.com/iMPxgOph83 – 1:12 AM
LeBron James, when asked about the Lakers making the Luka Doncic trade with an eye on the future, replied, “What’s wrong with that? If I had any concerns I would have waived my no trade clause and got up out of here” pic.x.com/iMPxgOph83 – 1:12 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
The love for AD is real. It’s obvious the emotions are raw for LeBron James. Austin Reaves said he feels like he has an empty pit in his stomach. More to come on FOX Sports… – 1:11 AM
The love for AD is real. It’s obvious the emotions are raw for LeBron James. Austin Reaves said he feels like he has an empty pit in his stomach. More to come on FOX Sports… – 1:11 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers’ LeBron James on playing with Luka Doncic: “It’s kind of hard to digest what it’s going to look like on the floor. Two selfless competitors who love seeing the success of our teammates. Luka has been my favorite player in the NBA for awhile now.” pic.x.com/aBg19mtwlO – 1:08 AM
Lakers’ LeBron James on playing with Luka Doncic: “It’s kind of hard to digest what it’s going to look like on the floor. Two selfless competitors who love seeing the success of our teammates. Luka has been my favorite player in the NBA for awhile now.” pic.x.com/aBg19mtwlO – 1:08 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James on the emotions he felt after the Lakers traded Anthony Davis to Dallas pic.x.com/skz7g6eq4e – 1:08 AM
LeBron James on the emotions he felt after the Lakers traded Anthony Davis to Dallas pic.x.com/skz7g6eq4e – 1:08 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James reflects on his “special” relationship with Anthony Davis that went beyond a teammate dynamic pic.x.com/f7SuuPCdUG – 1:08 AM
LeBron James reflects on his “special” relationship with Anthony Davis that went beyond a teammate dynamic pic.x.com/f7SuuPCdUG – 1:08 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🪄🤩 Luka was loving this LeBron bucket and celebration!
pic.x.com/FHWTM4dMGs – 1:07 AM
🪄🤩 Luka was loving this LeBron bucket and celebration!
pic.x.com/FHWTM4dMGs – 1:07 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Austin Reaves said he’s super excited to play with Luka Doncic, and is a huge fan of his game. Said he thinks Luka can go down as a Top 10, perhaps Top 5 player ever when it’s all said and done. – 1:05 AM
Austin Reaves said he’s super excited to play with Luka Doncic, and is a huge fan of his game. Said he thinks Luka can go down as a Top 10, perhaps Top 5 player ever when it’s all said and done. – 1:05 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
LeBron James on Lakers’ direction after Luka Doncic trade: “If I had concerns I would have waived my no-trade clause and got up out of here. I’m here right now. I’m committed to the Lakers organization. I’m here to help Luka and Maxi make the transition as smooth as possible.” pic.x.com/m8YOF9e6Kb – 1:05 AM
LeBron James on Lakers’ direction after Luka Doncic trade: “If I had concerns I would have waived my no-trade clause and got up out of here. I’m here right now. I’m committed to the Lakers organization. I’m here to help Luka and Maxi make the transition as smooth as possible.” pic.x.com/m8YOF9e6Kb – 1:05 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
LeBron on his FaceTime call with Anthony Davis when Davis learned he’d been traded to Dallas. pic.x.com/NHoMXNomro – 1:04 AM
LeBron on his FaceTime call with Anthony Davis when Davis learned he’d been traded to Dallas. pic.x.com/NHoMXNomro – 1:04 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James explains how he thought the Luka trade was a “hoax” when he first heard it: pic.x.com/ZpqEahMKuz – 1:04 AM
LeBron James explains how he thought the Luka trade was a “hoax” when he first heard it: pic.x.com/ZpqEahMKuz – 1:04 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
JJ, on LeBron’s effort level: It would be very easy for him, given his resume and accomplishments and age and, frankly, bank account, if he just wanted to save himself for offense. He’s playing on both sides of the ball, giving everything he has. Another great game from him.” AK – 12:45 AM
JJ, on LeBron’s effort level: It would be very easy for him, given his resume and accomplishments and age and, frankly, bank account, if he just wanted to save himself for offense. He’s playing on both sides of the ball, giving everything he has. Another great game from him.” AK – 12:45 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Los Angeles Lakers have a +19 point differential on the season after beating Clippers 122-97
It’s the first time Lakers have had a positive point differential after a game since November started.
LeBron James: 26/8/9
Lakers: 54.9% FGs, 48.6% 3s
Largest W vs LAC since 2010. – 12:22 AM
The Los Angeles Lakers have a +19 point differential on the season after beating Clippers 122-97
It’s the first time Lakers have had a positive point differential after a game since November started.
LeBron James: 26/8/9
Lakers: 54.9% FGs, 48.6% 3s
Largest W vs LAC since 2010. – 12:22 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers beat the Clippers, 122-97, with Luka watching on the bench. In this same building, 2 1/2 weeks ago, the Clips handled LAL and LeBron, AD and JJ all lamented the construction of the roster. As Tex Winter would say, “Everything turns on a trifle.” – 12:19 AM
The Lakers beat the Clippers, 122-97, with Luka watching on the bench. In this same building, 2 1/2 weeks ago, the Clips handled LAL and LeBron, AD and JJ all lamented the construction of the roster. As Tex Winter would say, “Everything turns on a trifle.” – 12:19 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
If I recall correctly
Clippers are about to drop to 1-3 this season in non-NBA TV nationally televised games
Lone win vs 76ers on espn
Down 118-93 tonight vs Lakers, losses vs Suns, Minnesota.
Next natl TV: Luka birthday on espn – 12:13 AM
If I recall correctly
Clippers are about to drop to 1-3 this season in non-NBA TV nationally televised games
Lone win vs 76ers on espn
Down 118-93 tonight vs Lakers, losses vs Suns, Minnesota.
Next natl TV: Luka birthday on espn – 12:13 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Bronny James just made his first NBA three-pointer! Luka hasn’t even played yet and he’s already making his teammates better!!! AK – 12:12 AM
Bronny James just made his first NBA three-pointer! Luka hasn’t even played yet and he’s already making his teammates better!!! AK – 12:12 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron tonight:
26 PTS
8 REB
9 AST
3 STL
8-13 FG
Imagine if he teamed up with Luka. pic.x.com/0lOtQDI8KQ – 12:05 AM
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LeBron tonight:
26 PTS
8 REB
9 AST
3 STL
8-13 FG
Imagine if he teamed up with Luka. pic.x.com/0lOtQDI8KQ – 12:05 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: Kyrie Irving said he and the Mavericks are still “grieving” the loss of Luka Doncic, that he’s looking forward to finally partnering with Anthony Davis and much more in his first public comments after this weekend’s stunning blockbuster.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:55 PM
New ESPN story: Kyrie Irving said he and the Mavericks are still “grieving” the loss of Luka Doncic, that he’s looking forward to finally partnering with Anthony Davis and much more in his first public comments after this weekend’s stunning blockbuster.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:55 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Just one game into this new Lakers era and LeBron is already covering his mouth with Luka to prevent the lip-readers! Very exciting stuff!!! AK pic.x.com/ymwdhEWuhC – 11:49 PM
Just one game into this new Lakers era and LeBron is already covering his mouth with Luka to prevent the lip-readers! Very exciting stuff!!! AK pic.x.com/ymwdhEWuhC – 11:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Shake Milton beat the 3rd Q buzz with a driving layup off LeBron’s 8th assist, putting the Lakers up 98-75.
LeBron has 25 points and 8 boards with his dimes, while Austin Reaves has 20 points and 8 assists. – 11:48 PM
Shake Milton beat the 3rd Q buzz with a driving layup off LeBron’s 8th assist, putting the Lakers up 98-75.
LeBron has 25 points and 8 boards with his dimes, while Austin Reaves has 20 points and 8 assists. – 11:48 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dorian Finney-Smith glad to reunite with Luka Doncic, but upset his friend lost supermax dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:32 PM
Dorian Finney-Smith glad to reunite with Luka Doncic, but upset his friend lost supermax dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:32 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Unsuccessful challenge for LAL, who thought LeBron was due an and-1 as Harden attempted to take a charge on LeBron, with Powell appearing to push from behind. Instead, JJ Redick picked up a rare technical foul, disputing the play.
Lead was trimmed to 77-61 moments later. – 11:27 PM
Unsuccessful challenge for LAL, who thought LeBron was due an and-1 as Harden attempted to take a charge on LeBron, with Powell appearing to push from behind. Instead, JJ Redick picked up a rare technical foul, disputing the play.
Lead was trimmed to 77-61 moments later. – 11:27 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Embiid saw an organization trade a Top 5 player in the league in Luka for being out of shape and unavailable and his ass got back out there and played 36 minutes with a triple double. pic.x.com/cyIGrNbMaq – 9:51 PM
Embiid saw an organization trade a Top 5 player in the league in Luka for being out of shape and unavailable and his ass got back out there and played 36 minutes with a triple double. pic.x.com/cyIGrNbMaq – 9:51 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers starters at Clippers: Austin Reaves, Dorian Finney-Smith, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, Jaxson Hayes. – 9:34 PM
Lakers starters at Clippers: Austin Reaves, Dorian Finney-Smith, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, Jaxson Hayes. – 9:34 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Max Christie’s Mavericks debut: 15 points (5-8 FG, 4-4 3PT), 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal off the bench. Good for him. No regrets that he’s in the deal (it is Luka Doncic), but hated seeing him go. Anyone framing Christie as incidental hasn’t paid attention. AK – 9:34 PM
Max Christie’s Mavericks debut: 15 points (5-8 FG, 4-4 3PT), 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal off the bench. Good for him. No regrets that he’s in the deal (it is Luka Doncic), but hated seeing him go. Anyone framing Christie as incidental hasn’t paid attention. AK – 9:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Max Christie in his Mavs debut:
15 PTS
9 REB
1 STL
4-4 3P (!!)
Had more points, rebounds, steals and threes than Luka had in his Mavs debut. pic.x.com/bzNivCrYgS – 9:27 PM
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Max Christie in his Mavs debut:
15 PTS
9 REB
1 STL
4-4 3P (!!)
Had more points, rebounds, steals and threes than Luka had in his Mavs debut. pic.x.com/bzNivCrYgS – 9:27 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Clippers coach Ty Lue, who coached LeBron James in Cleveland, on the critique that the LeBron-Luka Doncic pairing won’t work because they both need the ball: “they’re not right.” pic.x.com/F4T3imb5vS – 9:02 PM
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Clippers coach Ty Lue, who coached LeBron James in Cleveland, on the critique that the LeBron-Luka Doncic pairing won’t work because they both need the ball: “they’re not right.” pic.x.com/F4T3imb5vS – 9:02 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Luka Doncic’s idol and new teammate, LeBron James. pic.x.com/GdParpBCT1 – 8:56 PM
Luka Doncic’s idol and new teammate, LeBron James. pic.x.com/GdParpBCT1 – 8:56 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Luka Doncic’s old/new teammate Dorian Finney-Smith. pic.x.com/y3qC6se8j4 – 8:50 PM
Luka Doncic’s old/new teammate Dorian Finney-Smith. pic.x.com/y3qC6se8j4 – 8:50 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Ty Lue on those who say LeBron and Luka are both too ball dominant to work together: “They’re not right. It will work. When you have LeBron James, who’s been the best player in the league the last 15 years, and you have Luka, a top 3, top 5 player, they’ll figure [it] out.” – 8:48 PM
Ty Lue on those who say LeBron and Luka are both too ball dominant to work together: “They’re not right. It will work. When you have LeBron James, who’s been the best player in the league the last 15 years, and you have Luka, a top 3, top 5 player, they’ll figure [it] out.” – 8:48 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
JJ Redick on the Luka Doncic trade and his relationship with Doncic: pic.x.com/2N6nldGOo8 – 8:41 PM
JJ Redick on the Luka Doncic trade and his relationship with Doncic: pic.x.com/2N6nldGOo8 – 8:41 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick on the starting lineup and rotation after losing AD/Christie and adding Luka: “We’ll look at everything … something of this magnitude requires some retooling.” – 8:39 PM
JJ Redick on the starting lineup and rotation after losing AD/Christie and adding Luka: “We’ll look at everything … something of this magnitude requires some retooling.” – 8:39 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Redick spent an hour with Luka after he landed on Sunday night at a hotel, and said they had a great talk. Obviously they knew each other as teammates, but Redick is focused on establishing the coach-player dynamic. They do have a head start, he noted, which helps. – 8:37 PM
Redick spent an hour with Luka after he landed on Sunday night at a hotel, and said they had a great talk. Obviously they knew each other as teammates, but Redick is focused on establishing the coach-player dynamic. They do have a head start, he noted, which helps. – 8:37 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick said he fully expects LeBron and Luka to fit very well together: “They have a killer’s mentality, and that’s exciting.”
Ty Lue was also asked about the pairing, and scoffed at any notion that they wouldn’t fit: “They’ll figure it out,” he asserted. – 8:36 PM
JJ Redick said he fully expects LeBron and Luka to fit very well together: “They have a killer’s mentality, and that’s exciting.”
Ty Lue was also asked about the pairing, and scoffed at any notion that they wouldn’t fit: “They’ll figure it out,” he asserted. – 8:36 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
J.J. Redick, a teammate of Luka Doncic for 13 games in Dallas, reacts to the reality that he now gets to coach Doncic. pic.x.com/NyXBSzzo3L – 8:33 PM
J.J. Redick, a teammate of Luka Doncic for 13 games in Dallas, reacts to the reality that he now gets to coach Doncic. pic.x.com/NyXBSzzo3L – 8:33 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
JJ Redick on the Lakers’ blockbuster trade over the weekend, leading to the franchise acquiring Luka Doncic: pic.x.com/qrda5qcFUg – 8:32 PM
JJ Redick on the Lakers’ blockbuster trade over the weekend, leading to the franchise acquiring Luka Doncic: pic.x.com/qrda5qcFUg – 8:32 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Getting most of LeBron-Doncic combo “not a tough problem to have,” Lue says. pic.x.com/VyM4bcBCVz – 8:26 PM
Getting most of LeBron-Doncic combo “not a tough problem to have,” Lue says. pic.x.com/VyM4bcBCVz – 8:26 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
“I thought Shams’ Twitter got hacked…”
Clippers coach Ty Lue’s reaction to the Lakers’ trade for Luka Doncic: pic.x.com/llOVqUkS6K – 8:22 PM
“I thought Shams’ Twitter got hacked…”
Clippers coach Ty Lue’s reaction to the Lakers’ trade for Luka Doncic: pic.x.com/llOVqUkS6K – 8:22 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Does Nico Harrison know something he’s not allowed to tell us?”
@WorldWideWob questions why the Mavs GM sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers.
Hear Rob Perez with @adaniels33 weekdays from 1-4pm ET on NBA Radio! pic.x.com/AeQREVQttz – 8:21 PM
“Does Nico Harrison know something he’s not allowed to tell us?”
@WorldWideWob questions why the Mavs GM sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers.
Hear Rob Perez with @adaniels33 weekdays from 1-4pm ET on NBA Radio! pic.x.com/AeQREVQttz – 8:21 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: The Lakers were ready for Luka Doncic; they’re always ready for the next star. But Luka’s still wearing the shock of Dallas sending him away sports.yahoo.com/luka-doncic-is… – 8:19 PM
New for @YahooSports: The Lakers were ready for Luka Doncic; they’re always ready for the next star. But Luka’s still wearing the shock of Dallas sending him away sports.yahoo.com/luka-doncic-is… – 8:19 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
It’s not clear when Luka Dončić will make his Lakers’ debut & the Lakers are a title contender this season. But here’s a bet that Luka will win multiple NBA titles with Lakers and will have his No. 77 Lakers jersey retired. My dispatch for @SportingTrib tinyurl.com/mpc6jdhu pic.x.com/esJw4QkAur – 8:11 PM
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It’s not clear when Luka Dončić will make his Lakers’ debut & the Lakers are a title contender this season. But here’s a bet that Luka will win multiple NBA titles with Lakers and will have his No. 77 Lakers jersey retired. My dispatch for @SportingTrib tinyurl.com/mpc6jdhu pic.x.com/esJw4QkAur – 8:11 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
As Lakers dream of Luka Doncic dominance, seeing superstar’s LA introduction felt surreal dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 8:04 PM
As Lakers dream of Luka Doncic dominance, seeing superstar’s LA introduction felt surreal dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 8:04 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New video: My @SportsCenter report on Day 1 of Luka Doncic in L.A. pic.x.com/VEl8vcx4qM – 7:34 PM
New video: My @SportsCenter report on Day 1 of Luka Doncic in L.A. pic.x.com/VEl8vcx4qM – 7:34 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
How will the LeBron James and Luka Dončić duo shape up this season? 🤔
@DGreen_14 shares his insights on what Luka may be able to learn from LeBron 💪 pic.x.com/QnNtaHpl9b – 7:24 PM
How will the LeBron James and Luka Dončić duo shape up this season? 🤔
@DGreen_14 shares his insights on what Luka may be able to learn from LeBron 💪 pic.x.com/QnNtaHpl9b – 7:24 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Luka just got traded to the Lakers and it’s still a week of relentlessly hammering the KD button that button’s legacy is secure – 7:08 PM
Luka just got traded to the Lakers and it’s still a week of relentlessly hammering the KD button that button’s legacy is secure – 7:08 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
So you know how there was major debate back in 2021 about whether or not James Harden was the sort of superstar you’d want around Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving?
There’d be no debate with Anthony Davis. All Luka BS aside, that team would be incredible. – 6:42 PM
So you know how there was major debate back in 2021 about whether or not James Harden was the sort of superstar you’d want around Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving?
There’d be no debate with Anthony Davis. All Luka BS aside, that team would be incredible. – 6:42 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Y’all were shocked. Imagine how Luka felt:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/lu… – 6:41 PM
Y’all were shocked. Imagine how Luka felt:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/lu… – 6:41 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
On the new-Luka Lakers … and possible echoes of Freddie Freeman’s L.A. story.
Luka will love L.A., eventually.
ocregister.com/2025/02/04/swa… – 6:37 PM
On the new-Luka Lakers … and possible echoes of Freddie Freeman’s L.A. story.
Luka will love L.A., eventually.
ocregister.com/2025/02/04/swa… – 6:37 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Luka Doncic arrives in Los Angeles, and the Lakers have championship dreams again @washingtonpost @postsports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/02… – 6:30 PM
Story: Luka Doncic arrives in Los Angeles, and the Lakers have championship dreams again @washingtonpost @postsports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/02… – 6:30 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Hearing from sources that Middleton from Bucks to Washington for Kuzma is getting close, as is a Wizards-Suns Valanciunas-Nurkic move.
Story coming from @HeavyOnSports on how some teams are looking to make a run, while others position for Cooper Flagg.
Plus Luka-AD talk… – 6:27 PM
Hearing from sources that Middleton from Bucks to Washington for Kuzma is getting close, as is a Wizards-Suns Valanciunas-Nurkic move.
Story coming from @HeavyOnSports on how some teams are looking to make a run, while others position for Cooper Flagg.
Plus Luka-AD talk… – 6:27 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
The Quentin Grimes and a second rounder for Caleb Martin deal isn’t nearly as dumbfounding as the Luka deal, but it’s another choice that raises my eyebrows from Dallas.
Know Grimes needs to get paid this summer, but there’s been a SUBSTANTIAL difference in the two this season. – 6:23 PM
The Quentin Grimes and a second rounder for Caleb Martin deal isn’t nearly as dumbfounding as the Luka deal, but it’s another choice that raises my eyebrows from Dallas.
Know Grimes needs to get paid this summer, but there’s been a SUBSTANTIAL difference in the two this season. – 6:23 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Embiid saw the Luka trade and said hey you know what my knee is feeling much better 😂😭 – 5:39 PM
Embiid saw the Luka trade and said hey you know what my knee is feeling much better 😂😭 – 5:39 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
“I had to check if it was April 1st. I didn’t really believe it at first and it was a big shock.”
From Luka Doncic’s introductory press conference on the surprise of the trade bringing him to L.A., conflicting emotions and what’s next: ocregister.com/2025/02/04/lak… – 5:30 PM
“I had to check if it was April 1st. I didn’t really believe it at first and it was a big shock.”
From Luka Doncic’s introductory press conference on the surprise of the trade bringing him to L.A., conflicting emotions and what’s next: ocregister.com/2025/02/04/lak… – 5:30 PM
Royce Webb @RoyceWebb
The Luka Dončić Trade — My Perspective as an Ex-Mavericks Analytics Staffer Who Spent Two Years Pushing to Trade Him
@JerryEngelmann shares 8 insights on Luka and the @Lakers – @dallasmavs trade.
roycewebb.com/p/the-luka-don… – 5:13 PM
The Luka Dončić Trade — My Perspective as an Ex-Mavericks Analytics Staffer Who Spent Two Years Pushing to Trade Him
@JerryEngelmann shares 8 insights on Luka and the @Lakers – @dallasmavs trade.
roycewebb.com/p/the-luka-don… – 5:13 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Here’s a summary of the massive acquisition of Luka Doncic, with quotes from Luka, Rob Pelinka and LeBron/Luka teammate Markieff Morris from this morning’s presser:
nba.com/lakers/news/lu… – 4:57 PM
Here’s a summary of the massive acquisition of Luka Doncic, with quotes from Luka, Rob Pelinka and LeBron/Luka teammate Markieff Morris from this morning’s presser:
nba.com/lakers/news/lu… – 4:57 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
What’s your most compelling reason the Mavs traded Luka? I wanna see something – 4:47 PM
What’s your most compelling reason the Mavs traded Luka? I wanna see something – 4:47 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
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Tune in to NBA Today 🚨 4-7p ET w/@TermineRadio
& Ryan McDonough!
🏀More Reaction to Luka to LA
🏀Latest on Jimmy Butler
🏀Kevin Durant Trade Rumors
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Call the Show: 855-622-5867 pic.x.com/UpKDFtNLP8 – 4:00 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“This shook up a lot of people.” 👀
@WindhorstESPN says a “series of big moves” could be coming after the Lakers’ trade for Luka Doncic 😲 pic.x.com/Km3qnhIN7t – 3:46 PM
“This shook up a lot of people.” 👀
@WindhorstESPN says a “series of big moves” could be coming after the Lakers’ trade for Luka Doncic 😲 pic.x.com/Km3qnhIN7t – 3:46 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
I joined The Sports Agents to explain why on earth the Luka Doncic trade happened: pod.fo/e/2a874d – 3:34 PM
I joined The Sports Agents to explain why on earth the Luka Doncic trade happened: pod.fo/e/2a874d – 3:34 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“The next six months … [are the] most important in Lakers franchise history.” 😯
@BobbyMarks42 on Luka Doncic’s future with the Lakers 👀 pic.x.com/djjFfovC5o – 3:28 PM
“The next six months … [are the] most important in Lakers franchise history.” 😯
@BobbyMarks42 on Luka Doncic’s future with the Lakers 👀 pic.x.com/djjFfovC5o – 3:28 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
Went to Luka Doncic’s introductory press conference with the Lakers and wrote this for @CBSSportsNBA about what now feels like the end of the LeBron James era in LA — or, at a minimum, a vastly altered version of it cbssports.com/nba/news/laker… – 3:16 PM
Went to Luka Doncic’s introductory press conference with the Lakers and wrote this for @CBSSportsNBA about what now feels like the end of the LeBron James era in LA — or, at a minimum, a vastly altered version of it cbssports.com/nba/news/laker… – 3:16 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Why Did the Mavericks Trade Luka Doncic? @TheGardenReport w/ @Tim_Cato | Powered by @Prizepicks @gametime x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:32 PM
Why Did the Mavericks Trade Luka Doncic? @TheGardenReport w/ @Tim_Cato | Powered by @Prizepicks @gametime x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:32 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
The fallout from the Luka blockbuster continued on Tuesday
nbarankings.theringer.com/the-offer-shee… pic.x.com/U5OZeMvvvN – 2:29 PM
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The fallout from the Luka blockbuster continued on Tuesday
nbarankings.theringer.com/the-offer-shee… pic.x.com/U5OZeMvvvN – 2:29 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Luka Doncic was as surprised as the rest of us he was traded, talks future with LeBron, the Lakers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 2:17 PM
Luka Doncic was as surprised as the rest of us he was traded, talks future with LeBron, the Lakers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 2:17 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Rob Pelinka comments on Lakers’ trade plans at center following Luka Doncic trade
clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-ro… – 1:52 PM
Rob Pelinka comments on Lakers’ trade plans at center following Luka Doncic trade
clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-ro… – 1:52 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New special @johnhollinger & Duncan! John brings his front office expertise to the Luka and Fox trades as we hit on a whole host of interesting topics you aren’t going to hear discussed elsewhere. Join us for 35% off with code mockdeadline25 duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/xuTnmGyNWS – 1:44 PM
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New special @johnhollinger & Duncan! John brings his front office expertise to the Luka and Fox trades as we hit on a whole host of interesting topics you aren’t going to hear discussed elsewhere. Join us for 35% off with code mockdeadline25 duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/xuTnmGyNWS – 1:44 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Here is what I had in my primer on Caleb Martin and Quentin Grimes. Have had Grimes marked down as a possible target for a few weeks, and the Mavericks adding Max Christie made that far more realistic. Don’t think this happens without the Doncic trade.
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… pic.x.com/ne8JUAuHIQ – 1:26 PM
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Here is what I had in my primer on Caleb Martin and Quentin Grimes. Have had Grimes marked down as a possible target for a few weeks, and the Mavericks adding Max Christie made that far more realistic. Don’t think this happens without the Doncic trade.
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… pic.x.com/ne8JUAuHIQ – 1:26 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
I asked Rob Pelinka what it means to have Luka Doncic in the fold at 25, and for (hopefully) the next decade, from a long-term planning and roster-building perspective. Here was his response. AK (@LockedOnLakers @ESPNLosAngeles) pic.x.com/mEQdnEm5Xm – 1:20 PM
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I asked Rob Pelinka what it means to have Luka Doncic in the fold at 25, and for (hopefully) the next decade, from a long-term planning and roster-building perspective. Here was his response. AK (@LockedOnLakers @ESPNLosAngeles) pic.x.com/mEQdnEm5Xm – 1:20 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Rob Pelinka on what the Lakers are looking for in a center:
“Versatility, mobility, a vertical lob threat, I think that’s a key to the spacing that Luka likes to play with, competitive… Those players are hard to find… But we’ll find a way.”
Nic Claxton, Day’Ron Sharpe, Rob – 1:16 PM
Rob Pelinka on what the Lakers are looking for in a center:
“Versatility, mobility, a vertical lob threat, I think that’s a key to the spacing that Luka likes to play with, competitive… Those players are hard to find… But we’ll find a way.”
Nic Claxton, Day’Ron Sharpe, Rob – 1:16 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves Players Reaction To The Luka Trade + Themes From The Loss To The Kings w/ @ChristopherHine
— How Wolves players and Finch reacted to the news of the Luka trade (1:00)
— Chris’ book “Ant” is available for purchase! — link in show notes (10:00)
— The Wolves’ defense pic.x.com/pZdAHfU9qI – 1:11 PM
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Wolves Players Reaction To The Luka Trade + Themes From The Loss To The Kings w/ @ChristopherHine
— How Wolves players and Finch reacted to the news of the Luka trade (1:00)
— Chris’ book “Ant” is available for purchase! — link in show notes (10:00)
— The Wolves’ defense pic.x.com/pZdAHfU9qI – 1:11 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“This is Luka Doncic’s team.”
@ShamsCharania tells @PatMcAfeeShow that LeBron is “moving forward here with Luka Doncic on this team” and Luka could make his debut as early as Saturday against the Pacers 👀 pic.x.com/4sh37Kguxj – 1:10 PM
“This is Luka Doncic’s team.”
@ShamsCharania tells @PatMcAfeeShow that LeBron is “moving forward here with Luka Doncic on this team” and Luka could make his debut as early as Saturday against the Pacers 👀 pic.x.com/4sh37Kguxj – 1:10 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Markieff Morris on Luka Doncic: “I hear stuff about him not being in shape but if you can go in an NBA game and get 30, 15 and 10 like it’s nothing, then I don’t really know what ‘shape’ is.” – 1:09 PM
Markieff Morris on Luka Doncic: “I hear stuff about him not being in shape but if you can go in an NBA game and get 30, 15 and 10 like it’s nothing, then I don’t really know what ‘shape’ is.” – 1:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: Anthony Davis was about to watch a movie with his wife Saturday night when he took a call from Rob Pelinka & J.J. Redick, the contents of which stunned him as much as everyone else:
He was being traded for Luka Doncic.
“I was shocked.”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:01 PM
New ESPN story: Anthony Davis was about to watch a movie with his wife Saturday night when he took a call from Rob Pelinka & J.J. Redick, the contents of which stunned him as much as everyone else:
He was being traded for Luka Doncic.
“I was shocked.”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:01 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Rob Pelinka: “I think Luka Doncic joining forces with the Los Angeles Lakers is a seismic event in NBA history … we have a 25-year-old global superstar that is going to get on the stage of the most popular and influential basketball brand on the globe.” – 1:01 PM
Rob Pelinka: “I think Luka Doncic joining forces with the Los Angeles Lakers is a seismic event in NBA history … we have a 25-year-old global superstar that is going to get on the stage of the most popular and influential basketball brand on the globe.” – 1:01 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Luka, after the news conference, to @SpectrumSN: “It’s a fresh start for me. It’s a whole new start, fresh start. It’s going to take me a couple days to realize I’m here, I’m a Laker. But so far, it’s been great. All the help, they give me so much attention, it’s been great.” – 12:57 PM
Luka, after the news conference, to @SpectrumSN: “It’s a fresh start for me. It’s a whole new start, fresh start. It’s going to take me a couple days to realize I’m here, I’m a Laker. But so far, it’s been great. All the help, they give me so much attention, it’s been great.” – 12:57 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Markieff Morris says there’s an element of “disrespect” to Dallas trading Doncic; one that Morris says will fuel Doncic. – 12:56 PM
Markieff Morris says there’s an element of “disrespect” to Dallas trading Doncic; one that Morris says will fuel Doncic. – 12:56 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Maxi Kleber describes his emotions when he learned he and Doncic and Morris were traded. pic.x.com/hzLSqqL2MV – 12:55 PM
Maxi Kleber describes his emotions when he learned he and Doncic and Morris were traded. pic.x.com/hzLSqqL2MV – 12:55 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic’s agent, Bill Duffy, reiterated to me that neither he nor Doncic nor anyone in the inner-circle indicated to the Mavs that Doncic not sign the supermax and stay in Dallas longterm.
“Not at all,” he said. “We were going to talk at the end of the season.” – 12:50 PM
Doncic’s agent, Bill Duffy, reiterated to me that neither he nor Doncic nor anyone in the inner-circle indicated to the Mavs that Doncic not sign the supermax and stay in Dallas longterm.
“Not at all,” he said. “We were going to talk at the end of the season.” – 12:50 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
In response to my question, Doncic emphatically says he nor anyone close to him indicated to the Mavs that he wouldn’t sign the supermax extension this summer.
“Absolutely not.” – 12:50 PM
In response to my question, Doncic emphatically says he nor anyone close to him indicated to the Mavs that he wouldn’t sign the supermax extension this summer.
“Absolutely not.” – 12:50 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic describes the moment he found out he was traded. He was nearly asleep, wondered if it was April Fools. pic.x.com/xCdq0AOOAX – 12:50 PM
Doncic describes the moment he found out he was traded. He was nearly asleep, wondered if it was April Fools. pic.x.com/xCdq0AOOAX – 12:50 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic says the first 24-48 hours after the trade were very tough, emotionally. pic.x.com/mzSXoHt5RV – 12:49 PM
Doncic says the first 24-48 hours after the trade were very tough, emotionally. pic.x.com/mzSXoHt5RV – 12:49 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Trey Murphy has more 40-point games than
Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Damian Lillard
Jaylen Brown
Trae Young
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Donovan Mitchell
this season. pic.x.com/OD1A6c3FPs – 12:49 PM
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Trey Murphy has more 40-point games than
Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Damian Lillard
Jaylen Brown
Trae Young
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Donovan Mitchell
this season. pic.x.com/OD1A6c3FPs – 12:49 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Markieff Morris said the recent criticism of Luka Doncic is “disrespectful.” He adds that Luka is a low maintenance, will play through injury if possible, and is in shape enough to easily post 30-15-10 games. – 12:47 PM
Markieff Morris said the recent criticism of Luka Doncic is “disrespectful.” He adds that Luka is a low maintenance, will play through injury if possible, and is in shape enough to easily post 30-15-10 games. – 12:47 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The Luka-isn’t-in-shape stuff is kind of funny, considering last year he was the first player in a decade to have a season with 3,500 minutes and 3,000 points. (Durant did it in 2013-14. LeBron missed it by one point in 2017-18.) – 12:46 PM
The Luka-isn’t-in-shape stuff is kind of funny, considering last year he was the first player in a decade to have a season with 3,500 minutes and 3,000 points. (Durant did it in 2013-14. LeBron missed it by one point in 2017-18.) – 12:46 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Rob Pelinka described Luka as a “top 3 player in the universe.” Bold praise indeed. AK – 12:42 PM
Rob Pelinka described Luka as a “top 3 player in the universe.” Bold praise indeed. AK – 12:42 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“First of all, he couldn’t move at all.”
—Luka had jokes about his former teammate and new coach JJ Redick 🤣 pic.x.com/qgG7BHxIWj – 12:38 PM
“First of all, he couldn’t move at all.”
—Luka had jokes about his former teammate and new coach JJ Redick 🤣 pic.x.com/qgG7BHxIWj – 12:38 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Rob concluded the press conference by saying that he knows Luka may appear calm in this press conference setting, but that the alter ego will come out on the NBA floor, that he’s a killer competitor. – 12:34 PM
Rob concluded the press conference by saying that he knows Luka may appear calm in this press conference setting, but that the alter ego will come out on the NBA floor, that he’s a killer competitor. – 12:34 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“I get to play in LA … I got the ocean here — that’s a really big thing for me.”
— Luka on the fresh start with the Lakers 😅 pic.x.com/IQlsjo2FLo – 12:31 PM
“I get to play in LA … I got the ocean here — that’s a really big thing for me.”
— Luka on the fresh start with the Lakers 😅 pic.x.com/IQlsjo2FLo – 12:31 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
AD on why he gave up his $6 mil trade bonus: “Trying to help the team. Obviously you always want to get better & losing a monumental piece like Luka … it’s a lot, right? So I’m just trying to do my part and help Nico and the organization on how we can continuously get better.” – 12:31 PM
AD on why he gave up his $6 mil trade bonus: “Trying to help the team. Obviously you always want to get better & losing a monumental piece like Luka … it’s a lot, right? So I’m just trying to do my part and help Nico and the organization on how we can continuously get better.” – 12:31 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Luka Doncic’s Lakers intro presser going on now.
He made clear that he was blindsided, and had never indicated to the Mavs that he wouldn’t sign a supermax deal.
A calf injury has limited him to 22 games, last on Christmas. He’s scheduled for 5×5 on Wed. Pacers at LAL on Sat. – 12:30 PM
Luka Doncic’s Lakers intro presser going on now.
He made clear that he was blindsided, and had never indicated to the Mavs that he wouldn’t sign a supermax deal.
A calf injury has limited him to 22 games, last on Christmas. He’s scheduled for 5×5 on Wed. Pacers at LAL on Sat. – 12:30 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
On his 13 games as a teammate with JJ Redick, Luka quipped that JJ “couldn’t move.” Then he added that he has a ton of respect for JJ, noting that he doesn’t go on podcasts, but went on with JJ twice.
“I’m really excited that I get to play for him.” – 12:30 PM
On his 13 games as a teammate with JJ Redick, Luka quipped that JJ “couldn’t move.” Then he added that he has a ton of respect for JJ, noting that he doesn’t go on podcasts, but went on with JJ twice.
“I’m really excited that I get to play for him.” – 12:30 PM
More on this storyline
Tim Kawakami: Since the trade-news cycle is cycling faster than ever, here’s what Curry said last night when I asked him about the possibility of the Warriors acquiring either LeBron or Durant: CURRY: As you’ve seen recently, this league is crazy. So you never say never. I think it’s funny now, because we have our Team USA picture, where all three of us (are together), it’s nice for a nice headline. But again, I guess everything is possible and nothing is possible all at the same time in this league. I loved my experience playing with them, for sure. But this isn’t fantasy basketball, either. You kind of have to be reasonable. -via x.com / February 5, 2025
Simmons’ basketball IQ and hunger for the game have always been evident. He cites LeBron James, Magic Johnson, and Dwyane Wade as his three primary influences growing up. “Those were the three people that I watched the most in terms of film and their games,” he shared. Simmons even reached out to Magic Johnson in 2019, expressing interest in working out with the Lakers’ president at the time. The NBA investigated whether this contact violated any rules, but ultimately found no issue. Simmons remains captivated by Johnson’s basketball brilliance. “Magic was dominant,” Simmons said. “He was 6’9”, could handle the ball, had great vision, and great feel for the game. People take passing and ball-handling for granted. There are some guys in the league who can’t dribble the ball. We call them ‘tunas.’ But Magic, LeBron, and Wade were the ones I studied the most.” -via ScoopB.com / February 5, 2025
“This was a decision made by Nico Harrison. Ratified by coach Jason Kidd. Negotiated with Rob Pelinka. That’s it. “LeBron doesn’t want out. LeBron isn’t going to retire. Did you see those highlights? Does LeBron look like he’s at the end? There’s no conspiracy here. It’s just a shocking event in the NBA.” -via RealGM / February 5, 2025
Dan Woike: “If it’s not Saturday it’ll be Monday,” JJ Redick says of Luka Doncic’s Lakers debut -via x.com / February 5, 2025
Jovan Buha: Dorian Finney-Smith on the criticism of Luka Doncic’s weight and conditioning: “Shit, if I’m putting up them type of numbers, maybe I need to be 270.” -via x.com / February 5, 2025
Luka Doncic took the “high road” at his introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Lakers when asked about the Dallas Mavericks, but he reportedly is highly upset with his former franchise for their decision to trade him. Upon his exit, the Mavericks spoke fairly openly about doubting Doncic’s conditioning and ability to stay healthy to maintain his MVP caliber play over the long-term. “He betrayed nothing [on Tuesday] , but from what I understand, he’s seething at them,” said Brian Windhorst on Pardon The Interruption. “And their fan base is seething at their team in a way that I’ve rarely seen before.” -via RealGM / February 5, 2025