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The Mavericks are at a crossroads after the Luka Doncic trade, while the Celtics look amazing and are currently playing dominant basketball. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Celtics prediction and pick. The Mavericks made a giant trade to acquire Anthony Davis from the Lakers for Luka Doncic. They have a […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison infamously traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers late Saturday night. He received Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and the Lakers’ 2029 first-round pick in return. And he claimed during his press conference on Sunday that he only offered Doncic to the Lakers, which sparked international discourse. But reports of the […]

Like the rest of the basketball world, Minnesota Timberwolves star shooting guard Anthony Edwards still couldn’t believe that Luka Doncic is now with the Los Angeles Lakers and that the Dallas Mavericks traded the 25-year-old Slovenian last weekend. Edwards’ initial reaction to the said trade had gone viral, thanks in large part to his candidness, […]

The stunning decision by the Dallas Mavericks to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, took everybody by surprise. Mavericks fans all over have been protesting, either in front of the arena or on social media as they come to terms with the loss of a franchise superstar. Even Mavericks fan […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green gave his take on the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers for All-Star Anthony Davis. While Mavericks fans cope with the unexpected blockbuster deal, Green explained his point of view as two who won the trade: Dallas or Los Angeles? For Green, he’s giving the […]

The primary storyline in the NBA over the past few days has been the shocking Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. Of course, Doncic and Davis have received the most attention from that specific deal. The Mavericks played the Philadelphia 76ers and the Lakers played the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, however, […]

After the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, fans of the team have not been feeling their best over the past couple of days. The Mavericks seem to understand their fans’ emotions and are allowing season ticket holders to get a refund after they canceled their membership, according to ESPN’s Tim […]

We’ve already seen one massive blockbuster trade involving two of the NBA’s top players, Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis, take place, and now rumors are suggesting that Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant could be on the move next. However, it doesn’t look like the Dallas Mavericks or Houston Rockets will be the ones acquiring […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was stunned when he heard about the trade of his good friend Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers landed Doncic, as well as Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris. In return, the Mavericks received Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. The […]

It still doesn’t feel real, but it is: the Dallas Mavericks, under the guise of prioritizing defense and conditioning, decided to trade Luka Doncic away to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. Make no mistake about it, however; the Mavericks still have a quality team that could be a huge threat come […]

The shockwaves sent around the league by the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic away continue to resonate throughout those closest to the situation. One of those is Kyrie Irving, the star the Mavericks acquired back in 2023 to pair with Doncic in an elite scoring backcourt. The 2023 season may have been a […]

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been a part of a lot of star-studded duos and trios during his time in the NBA, and now he has a new running mate. Irving will be teaming up with former Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis after the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers boast a formidable frontcourt with elite defenders Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, setting a high standard for defensive play each night. This successful blueprint seems to have influenced the Dallas Mavericks, who traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. Despite their defensive struggles during their recent […]

After a shocking weekend, Anthony Davis is officially a member of the Dallas Mavericks and he had to let his new team know to check his resume! The world is still in collective shock over the move that saw budding franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic get traded to the Lakers for Davis early Sunday morning. With […]

The Dallas Mavericks (26-24) forced stars everywhere to reconsider how secure they really are in their current place of employment, after trading superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers (28-19) over the weekend. They incurred copious condemnation for the move, with many fans questioning general manager Nico Harrison’s thought process. The franchise is moving […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the most active teams during this trade season, and they may have more moves in store. After making multiple trades to completely retool their roster, the Mavericks could be looking to bring in another star player to pair with Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a shocking move over the weekend when they traded star guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. The Mavericks wanted to upgrade on defense and didn’t feel comfortable paying Doncic a supermax contract extension this upcoming offseason, so instead they decided to pivot to another star. Now, […]

EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Los Angeles Lakers introduced new superstar Luka Doncic on Tuesday morning, but it was Markieff Morris and Maxi Kleber who made strong statements after leaving the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic’s teammates, who came over from Dallas in the Anthony Davis trade, made sure to defend their teammate during the team’s introductory […]

Generational superstars are extremely rare in sports. When one joins a team, it excites not just an entire fan base, but an entire city and even state. Some teams in professional sports have only had one or two generational superstars, while others have had many. The Dallas Mavericks have had two. Dirk Nowitzki spent his […]

On Saturday evening, the Dallas Mavericks made arguably the most shocking trade in NBA history by sending Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for a package centered around Anthony Davis. There hadn’t been much if any speculation that things in Dallas were so far gone that a trade was in order, and […]

It might seem like the Lakers are the premiere destination for an NBA superstar right now after their blockbuster trade to land Luka Doncic, but believe it or not, not everyone wants to join LeBron James in glitzy LA to don the purple and gold. Despite the number of league-altering big names the Lakers have […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ first trade of the 2025 trade deadline cycle is a deal with the Dallas Mavericks. ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news that the Sixers will trade Caleb Martin in exchange for Quentin Grimes and a 2025 second-round pick. The Sixers signed Martin to a four-year deal this summer as a part of […]

Anthony Davis is not playing on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. So when will the former Los Angeles Lakers star make his Dallas Mavericks debut? Davis is preparing to join the Mavs after getting traded in the Luka Doncic deal. Mavs fans are upset about the team’s decision to move on from Luka, but […]

Luka Doncic acknowledged that concerns about his conditioning during his time with the Dallas Mavericks serve as a “big motive” for him as he begins his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking during his introductory press conference on Tuesday, the 25-year-old addressed past criticisms and emphasized his commitment to improving his physical fitness. According […]

Since the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks made the trade that flipped the NBA upside down, predictably, the majority of the attention has been on Luka Doncic, the 25-year-old with megastar potential who is suddenly joining one of the most storied franchises and iconic brands in all of professional sports. But don’t forget that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers introduced Luka Doncic as their new franchise player on Tuesday at the UCLA Training Center in El Segundo. Before reporters had the chance to ask the point guard questions about the shocking trade that sent him from the Dallas Mavericks to the Purple and Gold, Rob Pelinka thanked Nico Harrison for […]

In the early hours of Sunday morning, the most shocking trade in NBA history went down when the Dallas Mavericks traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for a package centered around Anthony Davis. The move completely rattled the NBA landscape and gave the Lakers yet another in their long history […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers reportedly agreed to a trade on Tuesday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Mavs are reportedly acquiring Caleb Martin in return for Quentin Grimes and the 76ers’ second-round pick. Dallas is sending the pick back to Philadelphia as part of the deal. It has been a busy trade […]

After the initial shock of being traded to the Dallas Mavericks wore off, Anthony Davis could not help but feel excited about his new situation. While he and LeBron James formed an elite one-two punch with the Los Angeles Lakers, Davis is thrilled to begin working with Kyrie Irving. Davis briefly spoke to the media after […]

Luka Doncic had his Los Angeles Lakers introductory press conference on Tuesday following the Dallas Mavericks’ shocking decision to trade him away before the deadline. Doncic got painfully honest while speaking to reporters about the deal. “Honestly it was hard, that first day was really hard,” Doncic said of the trade. “I felt like these […]

The Dallas Mavericks will look to snap their losing skid this Tuesday evening when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers in the City of Brotherly Love. However, the Mavs will take on the Sixers without one of their key players, with PJ Washington listed out due to personal reasons, per Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints. “PJ Washington […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka received praise from former Laker guard Josh Hart for what he described as “highway robbery” in the team’s blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic. Hart shared his thoughts on the deal after the New York Knicks’ 124-118 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. Hart, who finished the […]

Dallas Mavericks fans are still picking up the pieces following the abrupt departure of now ex-Mavs franchise face Luka Doncic via a trade. In one of the most shocking trades in sports history, Doncic was acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers from the Mavs over the weekend through a three-team deal that also involved the […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is just like the rest of us when it comes to the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. Porter is one of the latest NBA players to speak out about the blockbuster deal that shocked the world, expressing how “confused” he was when he saw what went down. “I was pretty […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers will go head-to-head on Tuesday night. Dallas, of course, recently acquired Anthony Davis and Max Christie in a trade that included Luka Doncic heading to the Los Angeles Lakers. So are Davis and Christie playing tonight vs. the 76ers? Christie is listed as available, according to the NBA injury […]

The Mavericks just made a giant trade that changed their roster, and they did not look good in their first game since. The 76ers have been playing much better recently and get a great matchup in this game at home. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-76ers prediction and pick. The Mavericks […]

The Dallas Mavericks are trying their best to spin their decision to trade away (former) franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers by weaving this story of Doncic being overweight. General manager Nico Harrison even pointed out that they traded Doncic away because they believed that defense wins championships even though the Mavericks […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a baffling midseason move by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. This blockbuster deal sends Doncic to the West Coast, where he will team up with LeBron James, while Anthony Davis joins forces with Kyrie Irving in Dallas. Less than a day after his trade to Dallas, Davis shared […]

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards did not hold back about the blockbuster trade when the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. NBA fans were astonished by the breaking news that occurred late Saturday into Sunday morning. Trevor Noah hosted this year’s Grammys — as he’s had for the […]