“I don’t know how much of a worry it was at like the top level of the organization, in terms of the Jeanie-Rob level, but I know in talking to lower level people there in the immediate aftermath of the trade and the situation, there was a sense,” Jovan Buha of The Athletic said on his podcast. “There’s no way LeBron knew [about the trade]. And doing a trade of this magnitude and not giving him the heads up… He’s always been ‘the guy’ since he entered the league,” Buha went on to say. “It’s not that teams have run every decision by him, but something this big — trading AD and essentially reshaping the franchise — you’d expect him to get heads up. “Given his contract situation and Klutch [Sports] potentially losing influence with AD’s departure, some thought it could potentially lead to him asking out or at least exploring that option. Obviously, that did not happen.”
Source: BasketNews
Source: BasketNews
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
I reminded DeMar before the game that LeBron has 50,000 (combined playoffs and regular season). DeRozan guaranteed he won’t be chasing that. – 11:55 PM
I reminded DeMar before the game that LeBron has 50,000 (combined playoffs and regular season). DeRozan guaranteed he won’t be chasing that. – 11:55 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James completed another pre-game workout, which included some sprints and finishing at the basket. JJ Redick has said this week that LeBron is “day-to-day.” – 8:24 PM
LeBron James completed another pre-game workout, which included some sprints and finishing at the basket. JJ Redick has said this week that LeBron is “day-to-day.” – 8:24 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavs’ new injury update: Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, Dante Exum, Caleb Martin and O-Max Prosper out. Brandon Williams probable. – 6:36 PM
Mavs’ new injury update: Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, Dante Exum, Caleb Martin and O-Max Prosper out. Brandon Williams probable. – 6:36 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
LeCoach 🗣️
LeBron coaching from the sidelines during Nuggets vs. Lakers. pic.x.com/kkgfqYl6a0 – 11:20 PM
LeCoach 🗣️
LeBron coaching from the sidelines during Nuggets vs. Lakers. pic.x.com/kkgfqYl6a0 – 11:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka in the first quarter:
21 PTS
7-10 FG
3-5 3P
Joins AD as the only Lakers to score 20 points in the first quarter of a game this season. pic.x.com/9QAcsccL1l – 10:43 PM
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Luka in the first quarter:
21 PTS
7-10 FG
3-5 3P
Joins AD as the only Lakers to score 20 points in the first quarter of a game this season. pic.x.com/9QAcsccL1l – 10:43 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Sam Adams dropped another excellent Derrick White ad pic.x.com/10a97hji0c – 9:14 PM
Sam Adams dropped another excellent Derrick White ad pic.x.com/10a97hji0c – 9:14 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Asked Jason Kidd about possible benchmarks that Anthony Davis needs to clear before he’s able to play:
“He’s trending in the right place. He had a positive experience in the practice. He’ll continue to do things this week. Hopefully the outcome continues to be positive. A lot of – 5:44 PM
Asked Jason Kidd about possible benchmarks that Anthony Davis needs to clear before he’s able to play:
“He’s trending in the right place. He had a positive experience in the practice. He’ll continue to do things this week. Hopefully the outcome continues to be positive. A lot of – 5:44 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: The Lakers defense has sustained its excellence, even with swapping a perennial DPOY candidate in AD for Luka. Will it be a sure bet in the playoffs too? bit.ly/3FCkigy – 10:59 AM
New story: The Lakers defense has sustained its excellence, even with swapping a perennial DPOY candidate in AD for Luka. Will it be a sure bet in the playoffs too? bit.ly/3FCkigy – 10:59 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Trae vs Charlotte:
31 PTS
8 AST
3 STL
5 3P
Ties LeBron for the 8th-most games with 30+ PTS and 5+ 3P in NBA history. pic.x.com/JkhwxHd3up – 9:11 PM
![]( "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GmXZ2azW8AAOScl.jpg")
Trae vs Charlotte:
31 PTS
8 AST
3 STL
5 3P
Ties LeBron for the 8th-most games with 30+ PTS and 5+ 3P in NBA history. pic.x.com/JkhwxHd3up – 9:11 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
No LeBron James for the Lakers tomorrow night. Luka Doncic is probable. pic.x.com/Ro7l8IP3FN – 8:58 PM
![]( "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GmXW_L-a8AIPbXW.jpg")
No LeBron James for the Lakers tomorrow night. Luka Doncic is probable. pic.x.com/Ro7l8IP3FN – 8:58 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers injury report for Wed. v Mavericks:
– Haliburton, Siakam, Walker, Furphy all questionable.
– Notable that Walker’s injury, suffered in last night’s win, is a right ankle sprain.
Mavs without Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum & seven others… they’ve lost 8 of 9 – 8:32 PM
Pacers injury report for Wed. v Mavericks:
– Haliburton, Siakam, Walker, Furphy all questionable.
– Notable that Walker’s injury, suffered in last night’s win, is a right ankle sprain.
Mavs without Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum & seven others… they’ve lost 8 of 9 – 8:32 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Just landed in Indy. The plane’s Wi-Fi didn’t work so I’m late, but here’s the Mavs’ injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. the Pacers.
Jaden Hardy (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable. Brandon Williams (hamstring) & Kai Jones (quad) are also questionable.
Anthony Davis & – 7:41 PM
Just landed in Indy. The plane’s Wi-Fi didn’t work so I’m late, but here’s the Mavs’ injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. the Pacers.
Jaden Hardy (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable. Brandon Williams (hamstring) & Kai Jones (quad) are also questionable.
Anthony Davis & – 7:41 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
12 years ago today, LeBron caught a lob and the rest was history.
youtu.be/fm_t6OfBF7Y?fe… – 2:40 PM
12 years ago today, LeBron caught a lob and the rest was history.
youtu.be/fm_t6OfBF7Y?fe… – 2:40 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Top Finals scorers through the years.
This is one record LeBron probably will not be able to beat. And if he can’t, No. 1 will be super safe for a long time.
#NBABarRaces pic.x.com/9shjyOVpiH – 2:28 PM
Top Finals scorers through the years.
This is one record LeBron probably will not be able to beat. And if he can’t, No. 1 will be super safe for a long time.
#NBABarRaces pic.x.com/9shjyOVpiH – 2:28 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Today’s @WhatsWrightShow talking last night’s NBA, LeBron’s pending return, and all things NFL free agency is live on YouTube right now youtube.com/watch?v=5YVlSa… – 10:32 AM
Today’s @WhatsWrightShow talking last night’s NBA, LeBron’s pending return, and all things NFL free agency is live on YouTube right now youtube.com/watch?v=5YVlSa… – 10:32 AM
More on this storyline
Buha added that while there was initial fear among some inside the organization, that concern quickly faded. “I know from talking to some people around the situation there was an initial fear,” Buha also mentioned. “But really, within the first 24 hours, that got stuffed out, and it was clear that LeBron was going to stay. … There certainly was some concern from people around the organization, but it was quickly disproven.” -via BasketNews / March 21, 2025
Eddie Sefko: Mavs’ new injury update: Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, Dante Exum, Caleb Martin and O-Max Prosper out. Brandon Williams probable. -via x.com / March 20, 2025
Mike Curtis: Asked Jason Kidd about possible benchmarks that Anthony Davis needs to clear before he’s able to play: “He’s trending in the right place. He had a positive experience in the practice. He’ll continue to do things this week. Hopefully the outcome continues to be positive. A lot of good things, but he’s still some time away for him being in a game.” -via x.com / March 19, 2025
Bronny credited the coaching staff with instilling in him the belief that he has a bright future in the NBA. The combination of his athleticism, the potential in his shooting and his character has made Redick a believer since he became coach. “Since Day 1, I’ve just been impressed with the person that he is. … And the way LeBron and Savannah have raised him was obvious to me from the moment I started spending time with him on the court this summer. “He was certainly going to be an NBA player and I still believe that he’ll be an NBA player.” -via Los Angeles Times / March 21, 2025