TRADE: Luka Doncic to Lakers, Anthony Davis to Mavericks

[90sgoat]

I wonder if Luka privately told the Mavericks that he’s done and wants out.

I think that is very obvious and he's been done with Mavs for some time.

Mavs fans have been delusional. The Mavs and their GM's have not been able to put a decent team around him.

Also it seemed obvious to me that Luka would always go to the Lakers, because he is a big time charismatic star that wants the limelight.

He's just been professional about it and not asked for a trade in public.

[Doomsday Dallas]

[90sgoat]

Is this the biggest negative surprise for a franchise since Shaq left for LA?

Feels very similar.

[90sgoat]

Rumors on Twitter that LeBron to the Warriors is gaining some traction.

For whom?

[Doomsday Dallas]

[90sgoat]

LeBron and Luka works like how Harden and CP3 worked. They don't shoot as well but they're bigger and stronger and finish inside better. LeBron has never played with a guy like Luka before. Kyrie had the scoring but not the passing. Wade didn't have the shooting. AD is an off-ball guy.

Luka supposedly was not happy about being asked to play off ball this season, so I don't see how he goes and stands in the corner.

The Lebron to Warriors rumor seem more likely.

[Lakers Legend#32]

Nothing standing between the Lakers and the ship now.

[Nowoco]

I had no to go on about 3 websites and 5 official Twitter accounts before I believed this was real.

The biggest most shocking trade in NBA history. Easily.

[Real Men Wear Green]

This is a great rebuilding move for the Lakers. James and Doncic are an awkward pairing and they are likely worse short-term but Doncic could give them 10 years of contention if he takes care of his body. They really should consider trading James to a contender. They might be able to match OKC for talent with the haul they would get back. James and Doncic could figure it out offensively but neither guy has ever had to play without the ball so that will be an adjustment and someone may be unhappy about it. Maybe even both of them. But the real problem is defense. On paper the Lakers right now are terrible at it. Who is going to protect the rim, Bron? Need to make a second move here.

Dallas initiating this makes me think there's something behind the scenes we don't know about. Doncic put that team on his back and took them to the finals. For them to move on from such a massive talent when he's only 25 is wild. Maybe the new owner didn't want to pay supermax, they don't like his attitude/think he's a poor leader, are really put off by his conditioning...I dont know what it is but I'm expecting for the backstabbing leaks to start soon. With that said, years ago Ainge had wanted to unite Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis and was ready to trade the Js to get it done. Kind of ironic that the team the Celtics just faced in the finals is going to achieve that vision. They will need Irving to perform like a franchise-leading superstar, a role he only has had for one postseason in his whole career with not-so-great results. But with AD that's a classic inside-outside combo and the Maverick defense on paper just got about 50 million times better. I think they could use another scoring wing but Dallas is going to be interesting if nothing else.

This trade is also great for the NBA. Assuming he doesn't make a stink about it they want stars of Doncic's caliber in LA and New York. Assuming they don't trade James we won't be able to get the Lakers off of our televisions.

[Nowoco]

The more I think about this, the more it makes sense for Dallas.

Luka has issues with his conditioning, attitude and overall leadership. As great as he is, he is unable to stay in shape, stop arguing with refs or whining like a bitch when things aren't going his way. Would you really want to a supermax to someone like that with those reservations? Is he really going to start putting in 100% effort and get ripped when he's making that sort of money? The answer is likely, no. The chances of Luka declining prematurely are far greater than him still being a bonafide superstar into his 30s. He will start picking up more and more injuries too.

Would you really want to roll the dice with your entire franchise on Luka Doncic? I'm not sure I would. With AD they can win right now and for a while if everyone stays healthy. With a team like the Mavs, its always about the here and now. They know it's hard to attract free agents. They're going for it at a time when every other team is beatable. There is no all-conquering juggernaut out there. For those reasons, this isn't a bad move.

[Phoenix]

Yoooooooo what the ****? I JUST saw this on my facebook timeline but I thought it was one of those scam headlines.

WHAT THE ****? Whyyyyy? Howwww?

[Phoenix]

I will say this, though. For all the talk of the next league face, Luka's national profile is about to blow up big-time in that Laker jersey.

This is just....the most from out of left field move I've seen in the NBA in some time. Makes me think Lebron's on the move too, they're blowing it up. But he's not leaving California, which leaves the Warriors and Clippers.

[Nowoco]

Makes me think Lebron's on the move too, they're blowing it up. But he's not leaving California, which leaves the Warriors and Clippers.

I agree he's not leaving California but he has a no trade clause with a player option. He ain't going anywhere unless he says so. It's almost embarrassing for him to have to agree to be shipped off.

IF he is going then it's got to be to the Dubs. We all know with LeBron its always about controlling the narrative. Going there means he can paint it as wanting to play with Steph before he retires rather than being surplus to the Lakers' plans. He would have a much better shot of a chip this season doing that then staying in LA.

[Phoenix]

Is this the biggest negative surprise for a franchise since Shaq left for LA?

Feels very similar.

Cleveland nearly burnt themselves out of existence after this interview.

[Phoenix]

I agree he's not leaving California but he has a no trade clause with a player option. He ain't going anywhere unless he says so. It's almost embarrassing for him to have to agree to be shipped off.

IF he is going then it's got to be to the Dubs. We all know with LeBron its always about controlling the narrative. Going there means he can paint it as wanting to play with Steph before he retires rather than being surplus to the Lakers' plans. He would have a much better shot of a chip this season doing that then staying in LA.

Yeah, the Lebron/Steph pairing has been making the rounds for some time now. So definitely the Dubs if he signs off.....