Interviewer: Was your son upset about the trade? Mark Cuban: Yeah. Interviewer: Were you? Mark Cuban: Of course. And like I’ve said before, if the Mavs were going to trade Luka, that’s one thing—but get a better deal. No disrespect to Anthony Davis, but I firmly believe if we had gotten four unprotected first-round picks, Anthony Davis, and Max Christie, this would be a different conversation.
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Announcing preparations plans for this summer’s #EuroBasket, Germany and Latvia set up friendly home games against Slovenia
🎯 Luka Doncic might feature
#FIBA
eurohoops.net/en/eurobasket/… – 6:16 AM
Announcing preparations plans for this summer’s #EuroBasket, Germany and Latvia set up friendly home games against Slovenia
🎯 Luka Doncic might feature
#FIBA
eurohoops.net/en/eurobasket/… – 6:16 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Stephen Curry passed Reggie Theus and John Lucas in steals to become No. 31 on the all-time list.
Also: LeBron James moved ahead of Roy Hibbert in blocks for No. 71 in NBA history and Luka Doncic passed Pete Maravich in assists for No. 166. – 2:50 AM
Stephen Curry passed Reggie Theus and John Lucas in steals to become No. 31 on the all-time list.
Also: LeBron James moved ahead of Roy Hibbert in blocks for No. 71 in NBA history and Luka Doncic passed Pete Maravich in assists for No. 166. – 2:50 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😤🔥 Luka and LeBron together isn’t fair for the opponents!
🪄 x 👑 pic.x.com/Vz0kVtCSgB – 2:10 AM
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😤🔥 Luka and LeBron together isn’t fair for the opponents!
🪄 x 👑 pic.x.com/Vz0kVtCSgB – 2:10 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Luka Doncic said the 8-game win streak is “great”, but emphasized how important it is to take things game-by-game:
“We have to approach every game with the same mentality.” – 1:23 AM
Luka Doncic said the 8-game win streak is “great”, but emphasized how important it is to take things game-by-game:
“We have to approach every game with the same mentality.” – 1:23 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👀 Former Mavs majority owner, Mark Cuban, said the only justifiable way of Dallas trading Luka Doncic would be for a better deal than they got! pic.x.com/IBZ3kEnp8C – 1:19 AM
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👀 Former Mavs majority owner, Mark Cuban, said the only justifiable way of Dallas trading Luka Doncic would be for a better deal than they got! pic.x.com/IBZ3kEnp8C – 1:19 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
As an added bonus, after that Luka-LeBron masterpiece, we assuredly get to watch Chuck prove all of LeBron’s comments from last week right once again. 🤷![♂]()
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– 1:01 AM
As an added bonus, after that Luka-LeBron masterpiece, we assuredly get to watch Chuck prove all of LeBron’s comments from last week right once again. 🤷
🤷🤷 – 1:01 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Final (OT): Lakers 113, Knicks 109.
A wild game in L.A. that ends in LAL pulling off its 8th consecutive victory. 20th win in last 24 games. LAL’s 40-21 on the season.
Luka Doncic: 32p/12/7r/4s. LeBron James: 31p/12r/8a.
Big shots from Knecht, Vincent and Reaves. – 1:00 AM
Final (OT): Lakers 113, Knicks 109.
A wild game in L.A. that ends in LAL pulling off its 8th consecutive victory. 20th win in last 24 games. LAL’s 40-21 on the season.
Luka Doncic: 32p/12/7r/4s. LeBron James: 31p/12r/8a.
Big shots from Knecht, Vincent and Reaves. – 1:00 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic last seven games:
32 PTS | 7 REB | 12 AST
30 PTS | 8 REB | 15 AST
29 PTS | 6 REB | 9 AST
31 PTS | 5 AST | 3 STL
21 PTS | 13 REB | 5 AST
19 PTS | 15 REB | 12 AST
32 PTS | 10 REB | 7 AST
Locked in. pic.x.com/CRwlBNCY2R – 12:59 AM
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Luka Doncic last seven games:
32 PTS | 7 REB | 12 AST
30 PTS | 8 REB | 15 AST
29 PTS | 6 REB | 9 AST
31 PTS | 5 AST | 3 STL
21 PTS | 13 REB | 5 AST
19 PTS | 15 REB | 12 AST
32 PTS | 10 REB | 7 AST
Locked in. pic.x.com/CRwlBNCY2R – 12:59 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
“The Idiot” is headed on @SportsCenter to talk ALL Lakers!!!! THEY said Bron and Luka couldn’t play together but their play say otherwise. THEY said we’re going to be crying in the morning talking about the Lakers. They’re WRONG AGAIN. Gotta show love to the 40 year old Bron who – 12:59 AM
“The Idiot” is headed on @SportsCenter to talk ALL Lakers!!!! THEY said Bron and Luka couldn’t play together but their play say otherwise. THEY said we’re going to be crying in the morning talking about the Lakers. They’re WRONG AGAIN. Gotta show love to the 40 year old Bron who – 12:59 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron James vs NYK:
31 PTS
12 REB
8 AST (1 TOV)
Averaging 26/10/7 with Luka Doncic. pic.x.com/F6rx4DzY42 – 12:59 AM
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LeBron James vs NYK:
31 PTS
12 REB
8 AST (1 TOV)
Averaging 26/10/7 with Luka Doncic. pic.x.com/F6rx4DzY42 – 12:59 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic vs Knicks:
32 PTS
7 REB
12 AST
4 STL
8-2 as a Laker. pic.x.com/WoOXDhJzaB – 12:59 AM
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Luka Doncic vs Knicks:
32 PTS
7 REB
12 AST
4 STL
8-2 as a Laker. pic.x.com/WoOXDhJzaB – 12:59 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Mitch Rob dumb for fouling Luka away from the ball there. Knicks got away with one. – 12:51 AM
Mitch Rob dumb for fouling Luka away from the ball there. Knicks got away with one. – 12:51 AM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Really hope that’s just an ankle turning for Brunson and nothing worse. (This game has been outstanding, why is Luka Doncic on the Lakers?) – 12:48 AM
Really hope that’s just an ankle turning for Brunson and nothing worse. (This game has been outstanding, why is Luka Doncic on the Lakers?) – 12:48 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Luka just dropped in a moon ball to put the Lakers up 104-99 to start the OT, after hitting a tough fadeaway on the previous possession.
Time out, New York. – 12:40 AM
Luka just dropped in a moon ball to put the Lakers up 104-99 to start the OT, after hitting a tough fadeaway on the previous possession.
Time out, New York. – 12:40 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Luka Doncic has 5 PF’s to start the OT. Both Hart and Anunoby have 4 for the Knicks. – 12:37 AM
Luka Doncic has 5 PF’s to start the OT. Both Hart and Anunoby have 4 for the Knicks. – 12:37 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers are within 1 after LeBron drilled a corner 3 from Doncic. – 12:23 AM
The Lakers are within 1 after LeBron drilled a corner 3 from Doncic. – 12:23 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Reminder: The Mavs drafted Jalen Brunson and Luka Doncic in the same year. pic.x.com/Oq6tROSfIn – 12:08 AM
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Reminder: The Mavs drafted Jalen Brunson and Luka Doncic in the same year. pic.x.com/Oq6tROSfIn – 12:08 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers cut the deficit to 6 with a Vincent 3 out of a time out with some good action and a bullet pass from Doncic, but the Knicks answered with 4 straight points to push their lead back to 10 late in the 3rd Q. – 11:53 PM
The Lakers cut the deficit to 6 with a Vincent 3 out of a time out with some good action and a bullet pass from Doncic, but the Knicks answered with 4 straight points to push their lead back to 10 late in the 3rd Q. – 11:53 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Threes aren’t falling for the Lakers tonight. They’re just 4 for 21, and Doncic has 3 of the 4 makes.
Knicks are 9 for 27 from distance. – 11:37 PM
Threes aren’t falling for the Lakers tonight. They’re just 4 for 21, and Doncic has 3 of the 4 makes.
Knicks are 9 for 27 from distance. – 11:37 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The Knicks have subtly put Doncic on the backside of the defense, making him the last line of defense at the rim. And it’s gone as expected – 11:36 PM
The Knicks have subtly put Doncic on the backside of the defense, making him the last line of defense at the rim. And it’s gone as expected – 11:36 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Cuban on @wfaa:
Former Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban on Luka Doncic trade: ‘Get a better deal’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:33 PM
Cuban on @wfaa:
Former Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban on Luka Doncic trade: ‘Get a better deal’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:33 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LA’s toughest quarter for a while resulted in a 33-20 gap, as the Knicks turned around an early 9-point deficit to lead 60-51 at the half.
Doncic had 18P and 6A, and LeBron 16P with 5R, while Reaves was rusty after missing nearly 3 straight games, going 0 for 6 (3 of 4 FT’s). – 11:12 PM
LA’s toughest quarter for a while resulted in a 33-20 gap, as the Knicks turned around an early 9-point deficit to lead 60-51 at the half.
Doncic had 18P and 6A, and LeBron 16P with 5R, while Reaves was rusty after missing nearly 3 straight games, going 0 for 6 (3 of 4 FT’s). – 11:12 PM
Surya Fernandez @SuryaHeatNBA
Luka needs to quit looking for calls and just focus on getting the Lakers back in it. – 11:07 PM
Luka needs to quit looking for calls and just focus on getting the Lakers back in it. – 11:07 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
The only plus side to Luka having missed all that time with the calf injury is he’s well behind his typical pace for technical fouls. Way more to spare than usual this late in the season. AK – 10:57 PM
The only plus side to Luka having missed all that time with the calf injury is he’s well behind his typical pace for technical fouls. Way more to spare than usual this late in the season. AK – 10:57 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
END OF 1Q: Lakers 31, Knicks 27.
Jalen Brunson with a fadeaway, buzzer-beating 18-footer to close out the opening quarter.
Luka Doncic: 13 points, 2 assists. LeBron James: 6 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds. – 10:39 PM
END OF 1Q: Lakers 31, Knicks 27.
Jalen Brunson with a fadeaway, buzzer-beating 18-footer to close out the opening quarter.
Luka Doncic: 13 points, 2 assists. LeBron James: 6 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds. – 10:39 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LA led by as many as 9 in the 1st Q, but the Knicks cut the margin to 4 with a buzzer-beating jumper from Brunson.
Doncic had 13 points, 2 assists, 1 board and 1 steal before sitting 3 minutes early after a Brunson flop was ruled the 2nd Doncic foul. – 10:38 PM
LA led by as many as 9 in the 1st Q, but the Knicks cut the margin to 4 with a buzzer-beating jumper from Brunson.
Doncic had 13 points, 2 assists, 1 board and 1 steal before sitting 3 minutes early after a Brunson flop was ruled the 2nd Doncic foul. – 10:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka in the first quarter this month:
17 PTS
12 PTS
13 PTS
Leading the league in 1Q PPG since entering the NBA. pic.x.com/57XGwYwPnI – 10:31 PM
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Luka in the first quarter this month:
17 PTS
12 PTS
13 PTS
Leading the league in 1Q PPG since entering the NBA. pic.x.com/57XGwYwPnI – 10:31 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Luka Doncic has 10 of the Lakers’ first 16 points, including a pair of step back 3s, making all three of his FGAs and a pair of FTs.
LAL leading Knicks 16-10 midway through the 1Q. – 10:18 PM
Luka Doncic has 10 of the Lakers’ first 16 points, including a pair of step back 3s, making all three of his FGAs and a pair of FTs.
LAL leading Knicks 16-10 midway through the 1Q. – 10:18 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Luka Doncic is in a great rhythm early, already 2 for 2 from 3, 2 for 2 at the FT line and 1 for 1 in the paint, good for 10 points in a 16-8 lead for the Lakers over the Knicks. – 10:15 PM
Luka Doncic is in a great rhythm early, already 2 for 2 from 3, 2 for 2 at the FT line and 1 for 1 in the paint, good for 10 points in a 16-8 lead for the Lakers over the Knicks. – 10:15 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
The Lakers announce, “Luka Dončić (right knee contusion), LeBron James (left foot injury management) and Austin Reaves (right calf strain) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. New York.” pic.x.com/ymUnqsO9LL – 8:38 PM
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The Lakers announce, “Luka Dončić (right knee contusion), LeBron James (left foot injury management) and Austin Reaves (right calf strain) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. New York.” pic.x.com/ymUnqsO9LL – 8:38 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers say Luka Dončić (right knee contusion), LeBron James (left foot injury management) and Austin Reaves (right calf strain) have been upgraded to available for tonight against the Knicks. – 8:35 PM
Lakers say Luka Dončić (right knee contusion), LeBron James (left foot injury management) and Austin Reaves (right calf strain) have been upgraded to available for tonight against the Knicks. – 8:35 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have all been upgraded to available vs. the Knicks tonight, the Lakers say. – 8:34 PM
LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have all been upgraded to available vs. the Knicks tonight, the Lakers say. – 8:34 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers say Luka Dončić (right knee contusion), LeBron James (left foot injury management) and Austin Reaves (right calf strain) have been upgraded to available for tonight’s game vs. New York. – 8:34 PM
The Lakers say Luka Dončić (right knee contusion), LeBron James (left foot injury management) and Austin Reaves (right calf strain) have been upgraded to available for tonight’s game vs. New York. – 8:34 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
James, Doncic and Reaves have all been upgraded to available for tonight’s game against the Knicks. – 8:33 PM
James, Doncic and Reaves have all been upgraded to available for tonight’s game against the Knicks. – 8:33 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Listen, everybody loves Chuck, but we’ve gotta be honest here.
ALL YEAR he’s said the Lakers stink. Not that they’re not the best team in the league. That they’re bad/irrelevant.
ALL YEAR he’s minimized anything they’ve done.
Then, they trade for Luka and NO ONE was more – 8:30 PM
Listen, everybody loves Chuck, but we’ve gotta be honest here.
ALL YEAR he’s said the Lakers stink. Not that they’re not the best team in the league. That they’re bad/irrelevant.
ALL YEAR he’s minimized anything they’ve done.
Then, they trade for Luka and NO ONE was more – 8:30 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Now you see [Luka Dončić] in much better rhythm”
Lakers @HoopHall @PauGasol on how well Luka has gelled in L.A. in such a short amount of time
@TermineRadio | #LakeShow pic.x.com/dEo3fHzm4N – 7:50 PM
“Now you see [Luka Dončić] in much better rhythm”
Lakers @HoopHall @PauGasol on how well Luka has gelled in L.A. in such a short amount of time
@TermineRadio | #LakeShow pic.x.com/dEo3fHzm4N – 7:50 PM
Kerry Eggers @kerryeggers
More @BeaverWrestling semifinal results from Pac-12 Championships at Gill Coliseum:
157: CJ Hamblin 7-3 over Cal Poly’s Legend Lemer.
165: Cal Poly’s Luka Wick by fall over Kekana Fouret.
174: Murphy Menke 15-7 over Cal Poly’s Cash Stewart.
184: TJ McDonnell 9-7 over Little – 5:38 PM
More @BeaverWrestling semifinal results from Pac-12 Championships at Gill Coliseum:
157: CJ Hamblin 7-3 over Cal Poly’s Legend Lemer.
165: Cal Poly’s Luka Wick by fall over Kekana Fouret.
174: Murphy Menke 15-7 over Cal Poly’s Cash Stewart.
184: TJ McDonnell 9-7 over Little – 5:38 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Jason Kidd calls Kyrie Irving’s injury ‘freak accident,’ while Irving says ‘I will be OK moving forward’
Kidd tried to dispel the narrative that Irving’s increased workload after the Doncic trade might have set the stage for his injury.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/jason… – 12:50 PM
Jason Kidd calls Kyrie Irving’s injury ‘freak accident,’ while Irving says ‘I will be OK moving forward’
Kidd tried to dispel the narrative that Irving’s increased workload after the Doncic trade might have set the stage for his injury.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/jason… – 12:50 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“It went from LeBron trying to prop up Anthony Davis to now LeBron saying, ‘Let me outdo Luka here.'”
@Scalabrine talks with @TheFrankIsola on LeBron’s new mindset with Luka Dončić around pic.x.com/S0sUzc5sR3 – 11:40 AM
“It went from LeBron trying to prop up Anthony Davis to now LeBron saying, ‘Let me outdo Luka here.'”
@Scalabrine talks with @TheFrankIsola on LeBron’s new mindset with Luka Dončić around pic.x.com/S0sUzc5sR3 – 11:40 AM
More on this storyline
Do you have any regrets about selling the team? Mark Cuban: Sometimes I get mad and think, “I would have done this differently,” but no, not really. I sold the team because I didn’t want my kids to end up in this position. Imagine if I hadn’t sold and my kids had taken over, and they made a mistake like this. -via YouTube / March 7, 2025
Dave McMenamin: LAL beats NYK in OT, 113-109, to improve to 40-21. And the arena was as electric it’s been for a regular season game since those MIL/LAC wins before the Covid shutdown. Luka 32p 12a 7r; LeBron 31p 12r 8a. Gabe 12 HUGE pts; AR goes 2-of-13 in return, but one was a monster 3 in OT -via Twitter @mcten / March 7, 2025
Interviewer: Have you talked to Luka since the trade? Mark Cuban: Yeah, we’ve texted a few times. Interviewer: Are you guys good? Mark Cuban: Yeah, we’re good. I’m still great with Sasha and Luka’s team. It took a while, but Steve Nash and I became friends again too. -via YouTube / March 7, 2025