Luka traded to the Lakers

[itsbaytime]

Originally Posted by Antman5

It’s the Lakers. They will find a way. Every Superstar traded/signed in that franchise has won at least a title.

Karl Malone and Gary Payton agree to disagree.

[Bars and Bar]

Mavs got better

[SleeperCards]

I just woke up, chat is this real?

[dunkindutchmen]

Originally Posted by GeechQuest

This is my first and only thought. It wasn’t a trade that makes any sense from any other perspective.

There isn’t any other scenario where you make this trade. This is the most eyes on the product in a couple years.

Yup, they need to guarantee a slight ratings boost in the 5-10% of nationally televised games despite already having locked in a future $76 billion media right deal. You nailed it, Sherlock!

[Onepocketj]

This is brutal for Dallas. Luka was a huge fan favorite and great for marketing. Just a horrible trade for the future of the team.

[KhalDrogo]

Most likely scenario seems to be Kyrie opting out of Dallas to go to LA, and LeBron either opting out and resigning or taking the player option.

[Onepocketj]

This is the most shocked I've ever been by anything in the NBA. Just crazy. Didn't see it coming at all.

[KhalDrogo]

Anthony Davis has played in 68.9% of Lakers games since the start of the 2020-21 season.

Luka Doncic has player in 78.7% of Mavs games since the start of the 2020-21 season.

LOL LOL LOL

[brewtown107]

Originally Posted by awz50

This trade was so shocking it made me go to the basketball forum

Same!

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Anthony Davis has played in 68.9% of Lakers games since the start of the 2020-21 season.

Luka Doncic has player in 78.7% of Mavs games since the start of the 2020-21 season.

LOL LOL LOL

It is important to note that AD has been getting more available while Luka less. It’s hard to deny that AD has been amazingly healthy the last 2 seasons.

Luka has come in the last 2 seasons out of shape, slow, hasn’t cared, the crying and whining on the court has gotten much worse… AD just plays his game

[jcardstore]

Maybe this change of scenery will make Luka get in shape

[yoyosh]

So is the time to sell Luka post-ASG when he’s back and in a Lakers uniform?

[SleeperCards]

Originally Posted by Onepocketj

This is the most shocked I've ever been by anything in the NBA. Just crazy. Didn't see it coming at all.

I was literally going to PM you and ask you how you felt about it lol. Do you still have a Luka stash?

[Akphillips86]

In the short term, does any of this stop Shai and company from rolling through the West?

I’m still trying to wrap my mind around what LeBron and Luka will look like together offensively. Very intriguing duo of multidimensional playmakers who both score and facilitate.

Lakers interior defense will suffer for sure but it’s worth the trade off for them, especially considering you simply cannot count on AD to stay healthy.

Long term, the Lakers won’t have LeBron (surely) much longer and they get a guy you can build around with any roster combination. This was crucial for the future of the franchise.


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[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

It is important to note that AD has been getting more available while Luka less. It’s hard to deny that AD has been amazingly healthy the last 2 seasons.

Luka has come in the last 2 seasons out of shape, slow, hasn’t cared, the crying and whining on the court has gotten much worse… AD just plays his game

The Mavs made the Finals last year. AD did what? These guys only need to be healthy for the conference semis through the Finals.

With the trade, the Mavs are saying they believe peak Luka was last year and going forward AD will win them a championship while Luka wouldn’t have. Because you can only make this trade if AD wins them a title. And I don’t even think that overcomes the off-court losses your business experiences from getting rid of Luka.

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

The Mavs made the Finals last year. AD did what? These guys only need to be healthy for the conference semis through the Finals.

With the trade, the Mavs are saying they believe peak Luka was last year and going forward AD will win them a championship while Luka wouldn’t have. Because you can only make this trade if AD wins them a title. And I don’t even think that overcomes the off-court losses your business experiences from getting rid of Luka.

I’m just saying you’re comparing games played for 2 players that have been going in opposite directions in that sense

[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

I’m just saying you’re comparing games played for 2 players that have been going in opposite directions in that sense

You’re using an n=1 in prognosticating the future. Luka played the most games in 2023-24 that he had since his rookie year.

The Mavs know his situation the best. But they trade for a guy who has never been healthy and is actively out with an injury.

And as you alluded to, this is a motivator for Luka. You think he’s ever been this offended in his life? I realize Cuban isn’t the majority owner anymore, but the guy is still very involved and has previously said he’d divorce his wife before getting rid of Luka.

This is Luka’s MJ not making the varsity squad moment.

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

You’re using an n=1 in prognosticating the future. Luka played the most games in 2023-24 that he had since his rookie year.

The Mavs know his situation the best. But they trade for a guy who has never been healthy and is actively out with an injury.

And as you alluded to, this is a motivator for Luka. You think he’s ever been this offended in his life? I realize Cuban isn’t the majority owner anymore, but the guy is still very involved and has previously said he’d divorce his wife before getting rid of Luka.

This is Luka’s MJ not making the varsity squad moment.

Yea the Lakers clearly won this trade unless the Mavs FO somehow has insider info that Luka is just so out of shape he’s gonna end up like Zion and just perpetually miss time

The Lakers got a perennial MVP candidate who’s only 25 and they should have no problem resigning him in 3 years.

Unless the Mavs flip AD after this season for like 5 1sts I have no idea how they come back from this move. It’s just insane this trade was made

You couldn’t even do this in 2K

[HunterConnorMom]

If this trade is about money, might see more of these in the future. Don’t think management wanted to give him another supermax contract at 350 million for 5 years this summer.

[msink28]

It just astonishes me that the Mavs looked around the NBA and decided that Anthony Davis, and really just Anthony Davis, was the guy they wanted to move Luka for.

[bigjbasketball]

This might be the catalyst that forces Luka to get in the best shape of his life. If that happens, look out. I can’t understand how so many people seem to think this makes no sense for LA. Sure, maybe in the short term it’s not going to pay immediate dividends (unless LA still has more moves to make), but every other team in the league would be gutting their entire squad to get Luka, and the Lakers got him for AD and a 1st. No brainer IMO, and Pelinka gets fired if he has the chance to get Luka and can’t pull it off. He just earned himself his own contract extension.

[cardozo]

Originally Posted by Akphillips86

In the short term, does any of this stop Shai and company from rolling through the West?

I’m still trying to wrap my mind around what LeBron and Luka will look like together offensively. Very intriguing duo of multidimensional playmakers who both score and facilitate.

Lakers interior defense will suffer for sure but it’s worth the trade off for them, especially considering you simply cannot count on AD to stay healthy.

Long term, the Lakers won’t have LeBron (surely) much longer and they get a guy you can build around with any roster combination. This was crucial for the future of the franchise.


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At the end the Mavs weren’t able to build a team around Luka and he got traded, no guarantee the Lakers will succeed.

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by bigjbasketball

This might be the catalyst that forces Luka to get in the best shape of his life. If that happens, look out. I can’t understand how so many people seem to think this makes no sense for LA. Sure, maybe in the short term it’s not going to pay immediate dividends (unless LA still has more moves to make), but every other team in the league would be gutting their entire squad to get Luka, and the Lakers got him for AD and a 1st. No brainer IMO, and Pelinka gets fired if he has the chance to get Luka and can’t pull it off. He just earned himself his own contract extension.

Who thinks this makes no sense for LA?

[7sinVegas7]

It would have been a better trade for LeBron if the Lakers would have thrown in...Bronny. Two birds with one stone...

[Scottish Punk]

This is a massive shocker. I thought it was one of the click bait what if stories. I can only think that the Mavs had major trepidation about signing Luka for super max. Like being stuck with a massive superstar contract. Maybe the Mavs feel that Luka is more worn down than people realize? He isn't going to age well athletically as is.

AD and Kyrie will be interesting. Kyrie will get very high usage. Does he start reverting back to bad Kyrie?