Luka to Lakers

[FfldCntyFan]

There's a rumor floating around this morning that the Lakers were the second call, after the first (unnamed) NBA team stated they had no Interest in trading for Luka.

Personally I see this as BS, floated in an attempt at damage control.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

There's a rumor floating around this morning that the Lakers were the second call, after the first (unnamed) NBA team stated they had no Interest in trading for Luka.

Personally I see this as BS, floated in an attempt at damage control.

This is an interesting take.

 

[HuskyHawk]

This is an interesting take.

Vegas isn't greenlighting another NBA/NHL arena anyway. Any NBA team would play in T-Mobile. So while it is known that they want casinos in Texas, nobody in Austin is going to blink because the threaten to move the Mavs. The state has two other teams.

No idea how reliable this is, but it's probably closer.

Who at the Mavs was behind the Luka Doncic trade? Mark Cuban says not him

Here's what we know about the Dallas Mavericks owners and general manager's reasons for trading away their 25-year-old franchise player.

www.11alive.com

 

[HuskyHawk]

Ok, more supporting what I posted above. Mav's new nepotism GM is just an idiot.

 

[Scoe]

Lebron definitely knew about I don't believe that BS.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Ok, more supporting what I posted above. Mav's new nepotism GM is just an idiot.

Yeah he’s an idiot for not getting more. At the same time the Mavs aren’t tanking. They’re probably better fit to beat they’re going to be a great team this year.

Only question is if Kyrie can carry the perimeter scoring for an entire playoff.

I say no personally. But they might be better off short term. The roster makes more sense.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Andddd Rob Pelinka makes the Lakers immediate title contenders. All without giving up Reaves or Rui.

 

[champs99and04]

The people who actually watch the games/study film seem to be a lot less gung ho on Williams than those of us that just scan the box score, FWIW. But there's no doubt his upside is legit. I always liked him as a prospect.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

The people who actually watch the games/study film seem to be a lot less gung ho on Williams than those of us that just scan the box score, FWIW. But there's no doubt his upside is legit. I always liked him as a prospect.

I watch a lot of Charlotte games. He’s for sure more of an upside guy. But getting out of Charlotte and next to guys like Luka and LeBron should help him tap into that very high upside.

He's younger than Knecht and is able to be apart of the present and future for the Lakers.

Rob Pelinka has knocked the deadline out of the park setting the team up to win now and prepare for life after LeBron. All without giving up Reaves or Rui.

Just their 23 year old rookie lol

 

[HuskyHawk]

Andddd Rob Pelinka makes the Lakers immediate title contenders. All without giving up Reaves or Rui.

This trade feels lopsided in Charlotte's favor. Might work for both teams. I still don't think the Lakers have anywhere near enough to win the west.

 

[superjohn]

It's getting harder and harder to be an NBA fan. Yep, that's it...luck

Lakers' run of dumb luck continues as another unbelievable trade falls into GM Rob Pelinka's lap

Nico Harrison hand-delivered Luka Doncic, which set the stage for the Mark Williams deal

www.cbssports.com