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This trade had nothing to do with Luka's conditioning. He is one of the best players in the world. He wasn't going to sign the supermax deal and forced Dallas' hand. Luka wanted to play with LeBron and loves Los Angeles. AD is mostly the best the Mavs were going to get back for a top 5 player.

Somehow we’ll all get through this. I don’t know how, but we will!

This might be the worst trade I have ever seen.

Is LeBron a loser in this? Hard to see the 2 of them fitting comfortably on the court; this feels like a move for the future, post-LeBron. Does this make it more likely LeBron plays somewhere else his last season? Certainly the Lakers defense, which is getting better, takes a hit.

I needed two "recovery beers" after learning of this awful trade for the Lakers. In time it will be shown how many civilians and analysts fit the category of YDKB.

What, and I cannot emphasize this enough, the fuck? They want to win on defense with injury prone AD? AND THEY CALLED LUKA FAT ON THE WAY OUT??

How do you win now, if you’re Dallas, the defending Western Conference Champion, without Luka? So, he’s been hurt, and you trade him in a desperation attempt? Is Kyrie/AD beating OKC? Is it even reaching the Conference Finals?

So not even a chronic injury they just think he has attitude problems..?

Okay…you’re worried about his commitment even though he just took you to the Finals. Why not wait until the summer and trade him for the #1 pick? Or trade him for Banchero?

LeBron will throw ANYONE under the bus.

Hard to take the nba seriously. Maybe they get a few months ratings bump but this won’t stop their ratings decline and will probably make it worse

Hope I’m wrong. They gutted their D for a guy who doesn’t play any defense, but might score 6 points on average more per game than AD. The rebounding, shot blocking, and tons of drive just walked out the door. Easily a net loss of points per game. They have a lot of building around Luca to do.

Ffs, LA

NBA basketball is now dead in Dallas. Mavs fans are not gonna support a front office and ownership that trades a 25 year old Luka for a 31 year old AD and a 1st round pick.

And anyone crying for the Lakers in the trade...stop faking because those are Happy tears!!!

how does he fit with LeBron and can we all pray for a Mavs/Lakers playoff series?!

my jaw hit the floor

Wow tell me you’re kidding 😮

I’m still shocked! I’m so hyped (and gonna buy a jersey asap) and I feel like more is gonna happen!

I think it's a good trade for the Mavericks while they still have Kyrie. The Lakers will deal with the conditioning issues and future contract. This trade should motivate Luka to be the best pro he is capable of being in all aspects. It shows that a certain NBA great doesn't run the Lakers.

@mcuban.bsky.social why?

Thanks for calling that out.

Project 2025 but it’s the Mavs being dismantled

even when he's healthy Luka is only an average defender

bf and i broke up this makes me happy 🫶🫶🫶🫶

This season is what matters now. How many games do you see him playing?

Lakers have their next star. Well done Buss family! 🥳

Win now…with the Mavs??

No way the Mavs really just called Luka fat.

Luka is about to go on a generational run against the Mavs for the next 5 years

Me checking all the sites and still not believing the headlines

@rtodkelly.bsky.social DUDE . WHAT THE FUCK MAN???

Can someone explain to me how Anthony Davis was 29 years old on Friday but now 32 this morning?

was in a Twitter space and people sounded pissed about this 😭

I can't believe this happened!