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They'll probably trade Gafford and run a 3 man PJ/AD/Lively rotation.
No I think the whole point was that AD wanted to play with Centers.
They'll probably trade Gafford and run a 3 man PJ/AD/Lively rotation.
I’m done with you folks telling me to get in shape. Not playing another minute here. Trade me to Lakers or else.
does anybody here realize that the Mavs also had to give up a second round pick to get the deal done?
NBA really got the best drama.
Luka got all the motivation to have his Hollywood arc. Bro about to have a glow up with the sick revenge body to make the Mavs regret dumping him for liking beer.
Luca probably told mavs to f off and lakers get rewarded
It's been confirmed Luka didn't ask, it's Mavs who told him to off
Everybody think they're stupid, when clearly they know something we don't.
My guess is they think he's on the Embiid path and don't wanna get trapped like Philly by paying the super max to a player rarely available
yea, theres gotta be something. The mavs cant be this incompetent
Why is Mavs so rush in getting rid of Luka?
Considering that there was no leak at all implied that the trade was swiftly and it was reported that Mavs approach Lakers for AD.
If Mavs were patient and put up the offer to all 29 teams, they might be able to get at least 6 FRPs
Most shocking trade since I've been following the NBA. Don't have much to add that hasn't already been said here. The trade was probably made just so the Morris twins would be back together. Maybe they manipulated it? Just kidding.
Basketballwise doesn't seem to make sense for either team. Probably both make more moves. The Mavs were built for Luka, not sure if switching him out for AD will work out, unless they at least make another trade for a playmaker (which they won't, if it was in fact solely a business decision). The Lakers have no real interior presence now but at least offensively Luka can make any frontcourt seem better. Defense will probably take a hit. Will be interesting to see how this all works out for both teams. Don't think either has a chance at a championship now (whereas healthy Mavs did).
Nico couldn't be dumb enough to think of this on his own, he was following orders.
Who gave the orders? Silver? Rich Paul? Lebron? His former employer Nike?
Just awful
I think the Lakers are desperate to find someone to fill up the stands once Lebron is gone and would rather take the risk of an "Embiid" situation with Luka who's a real star potential rather than... no one (AD has zero appeal)
Why is Mavs so rush in getting rid of Luka?
Considering that there was no leak at all implied that the trade was swiftly and it was reported that Mavs approach Lakers for AD.
If Mavs were patient and put up the offer to all 29 teams, they might be able to get at least 6 FRPs
I don't think there's any conspiracy theory, it's in front of our eyes, Luka despite all his talent is a pain in the ass of a Franchise player, he doesn't play defense, he's heliocentric, he stat pads and has poor work ethic leading to injuries.
THAT'S A LOT and I understand you don't wanna see the long term with all those issues
There are legitimate issues with Luka, but unless there's a chronic health issue we don't know about, this is as close as it gets to collusion.
Lakers have all of their picks after '27 that goes to the Jazz, Mavs getting just '29 pick that's going to be in the middle of Luka's prime is a joke.
If we go with Harrison's Luka for AD idea, they had to least 2 FRPs and 2 swaps in this trade.
Mavs don't own a single pick after '26, Kyrie will be 33 in March and AD will be 32.
It's literally a dead franchise after '26, we just have to see if they'll do anything in these two playoff runs.
Which legit player is going to want to go there when they traded the second best player in franchise history like this?
Maybe they called the Spurs for Wemby
Wright saw sad Keldon with his cowboy hat in that press conference and said we like what we have.Maybe they called the Spurs for Wemby
Golden State probably said no for Curry, lol
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lhahahaha
lets leave the fakers to their games, they wont win the NBA le with Mr. Harkonnen, lol
I could be wrong, but before going into conspiracy theories I always try to look at the big picture in the simplest way, we often miss the elephant in the room...
1st, Calves injuries are tricky and often chronic.
One of my fav football player (Javier Pastore) had calf issues and it was the beginning of the end of him. Never was the same
I think it's not just the calves/current injury but the trend added to basic logic, they probably tried for months or years to convince him to take care of his body, change his diet etc and saw the situation worsen.
If at some point you see no modifications (apparently his current weight is ridiculous), as an owner you just calculate probabilities and they're understandingly not very optimistic.
It's not hard to imagine the relations have deteriorated bc of it as well, so why envision the next decade with a Franchise guy with whom u have bad relations? Better get the best from him now...
Now as far as what Mavs got from the Lakers, I'm not sure yet, I got to think about it, bc I don't see who could have offer more/better all while being able to pay Luka his extension next summer.
Wright saw sad Keldon with his cowboy hat in that press conference and said we like what we have.
Seriously tho, the fact that Mavs had a refusal is telling, it's not that easy to get any interest and offers for luka right now.
Most teams are in rebuild mode and have built their core and the others and waiting for the next couple drafts and won't get rid of their picks
Suns can't do .... what other team could have had any interest AND able to make an offer to Dallas?
Why always the ing Lakers ? Dallas could call Pat Riley and get Bam Adebayo + Jovic + multi 1st. They could call Rockets and get everybody the like. Boston would trade Jalen Brown easily.
Your injury concerns are valid, I was more going along the lines of low return they got for Luka.
They could've surely had a way better haul.
Also, since Mavs are morons, Wright should make a call about PJ Washington. He'd be a perfect PF for us.
well I guess we'll have some compe ion in the 2026 offseason. I can already see the Fakers sign 2 All-Stars in free agency to join Luka...
How the do they not shop him at least? I’m sure they get a MUCH better return for him, including from a team like the spurs.
Also, the Lakers. This is Pau Gasol 2.0.
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