Luka traded to the Lakers

[Mr B]

I'm done with the Mavs. This must be the most absurd trade I've ever seen - Nico should be fired and sued for damages and prosecuted for whatever the **** this thiefery is in the real world.

Being done with the Mavs seems fair. I mean, how can you trust the ownership to do right, and if they have another talent like Luka AGAIN.

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So hopefully that means most of the toxicity will be gone from this board. Take that to the LA board.

[arkuo]

I kinda like the idea of AD at the 4 with Lively and Gafford doing the heavy lifting at the 5.

[Mr B]

This was 100% a corrupt deal. Silver and the NBA should be fully investigated for this.

This trade was without a doubt done to save the league. Ratings at an all time low. The league needed Luka in LA. Maybe the NBA will do the Mavs a solid and allow them to somehow end up with the #1 pick to draft Cooper Flagg like they allowed Cleveland to end up with the #1 pick after losing Labron. Not likely of course but one can dream.

[TorontoBarneys]

This was 100% a corrupt deal. Silver and the NBA should be fully investigated for this.

This trade was without a doubt done to save the league. Ratings at an all time low. The league needed Luka in LA. Maybe the NBA will do the Mavs a solid and allow them to somehow end up with the #1 pick to draft Cooper Flagg like they allowed Cleveland to end up with the #1 pick after losing Labron. Not likely of course but one can dream.

More corruption to balance previous corruption is a great idea.

[Mr B]

And they are the smallest of all 3.
Cato and Karalla saw the opporunity in young phenom and most exciting player in the league and opened new podcast with studio and all, it'll gondown the drain, Locked on guys had the most popular locked on show, they will all get demolished...

The Mavs organization should always check with all the podcasters first before making any moves. I mean it’s the Mavs responsibility to keep them interesting to keep their numbers up right?

No, it's not Mavs responsibility, why would you even think that? Their responsibility is creating a great product for the fans, which they just royally screwed up...

That’s what your post sounds like. Poor podcasters will lose all their listeners because the Mavs traded Luka. That’s not the Mavs responsibility.

[41Dirk41]

This was 100% a corrupt deal. Silver and the NBA should be fully investigated for this.

This trade was without a doubt done to save the league. Ratings at an all time low. The league needed Luka in LA. Maybe the NBA will do the Mavs a solid and allow them to somehow end up with the #1 pick to draft Cooper Flagg like they allowed Cleveland to end up with the #1 pick after losing Labron. Not likely of course but one can dream.

Finally we agree on something...

[Mavrelous]

The Mavs organization should always check with all the podcasters first before making any moves. I mean it’s the Mavs responsibility to keep them interesting to keep their numbers up right?

No, it's not Mavs responsibility, why would you even think that? Their responsibility is creating a great product for the fans, which they just royally screwed up...

That’s what your post sounds like. Poor podcasters will lose all their listeners because the Mavs traded Luka. That’s not the Mavs responsibility.

My post sounded exactly as it should, it's a commentary on the Mavs content creator landscape in light of the trade, you OTOH, took this and gave it a whole other meaning that wasn't there.

[arkuo]

Nico went straight to the Lakers as a courtesy to Luka to send him to a major market IMO. No evidence but just my gut feel.

Luka fans would be burning their houses if Dallas sent Luka to Charlotte, North Carolina.

[Bob8]

So you opinion is just as irrelevant as mine right?

Don't understimate what you wrote past years... You have much more potential than me.

You and Luka haters will have great time now... Great for you.

I’m not a Luka hater. I’ve actually defended him from this toxic board. I’m also not a Luka Stan though. I’m a Mavs fan before I’m a fan of any 1 player (even Luka). When all of the Luka fans are cheering for LA or some other team I will still be here talking Mavs. Because I’m a Mavs fan not a Luka fan. I was a fan of this team since the late 80’s. This team has been in MUCH worse positions than they are now.

Funny enough we didn't see you much earlier this year, you materialised after the trade.

[Mr B]

I kinda like the idea of AD at the 4 with Lively and Gafford doing the heavy lifting at the 5.

That’s what I’m saying! Defensively the Mavs are light years better than they were, with AD playing the 4 next to Lively or Gaff. They’re also not done making moves I suspect. Can they get a PG? Do they make a trade for a guy like Collin Sexton?

[Bob8]

Nico went straight to the Lakers as a courtesy to Luka to send him to a major market IMO. No evidence but just my gut feel.

Luka fans would be burning their houses if Dallas sent Luka to Charlotte, North Carolina.

LA is pretty difficult spot, Luka can easily get out, if they don't build a contender around him.

[Mr B]

This was 100% a corrupt deal. Silver and the NBA should be fully investigated for this.

This trade was without a doubt done to save the league. Ratings at an all time low. The league needed Luka in LA. Maybe the NBA will do the Mavs a solid and allow them to somehow end up with the #1 pick to draft Cooper Flagg like they allowed Cleveland to end up with the #1 pick after losing Labron. Not likely of course but one can dream.

More corruption to balance previous corruption is a great idea.

You think it doesn’t happen?

[arkuo]

Nico went straight to the Lakers as a courtesy to Luka to send him to a major market IMO. No evidence but just my gut feel.

Luka fans would be burning their houses if Dallas sent Luka to Charlotte, North Carolina.

LA is pretty difficult spot, Luka can easily get out, if they don't build a contender around him.

Agreed.

But LA is a major market. You prefer Luka to land in Charlotte or Waahington and rot there? The Lakers are a major market. He'll be okay there.

[Mr B]

Don't understimate what you wrote past years... You have much more potential than me.

You and Luka haters will have great time now... Great for you.

I’m not a Luka hater. I’ve actually defended him from this toxic board. I’m also not a Luka Stan though. I’m a Mavs fan before I’m a fan of any 1 player (even Luka). When all of the Luka fans are cheering for LA or some other team I will still be here talking Mavs. Because I’m a Mavs fan not a Luka fan. I was a fan of this team since the late 80’s. This team has been in MUCH worse positions than they are now.

Funny enough we didn't see you much earlier this year, you materialised after the trade.

This isn’t the only Mavs board my friend. I don’t post here regularly because of the toxic nature of the posters here. I’d rather talk to people who see more than just the negative. The sky is not ALWAYS falling.

[Bob8]

I kinda like the idea of AD at the 4 with Lively and Gafford doing the heavy lifting at the 5.

That’s what I’m saying! Defensively the Mavs are light years better than they were, with AD playing the 4 next to Lively or Gaff. They’re also not done making moves I suspect. Can they get a PG? Do they make a trade for a guy like Collin Sexton?

Tell me honestly, do you really believe AD can make contender from Doncic less Mavs? Kyrie' is not the first option for the contender, never was.

[Bob8]

I’m not a Luka hater. I’ve actually defended him from this toxic board. I’m also not a Luka Stan though. I’m a Mavs fan before I’m a fan of any 1 player (even Luka). When all of the Luka fans are cheering for LA or some other team I will still be here talking Mavs. Because I’m a Mavs fan not a Luka fan. I was a fan of this team since the late 80’s. This team has been in MUCH worse positions than they are now.

Funny enough we didn't see you much earlier this year, you materialised after the trade.

This isn’t the only Mavs board my friend. I don’t post here regularly because of the toxic nature of the posters here. I’d rather talk to people who see more than just the negative. The sky is not ALWAYS falling.

But you're here today, aren't you?

[Doranku]

Such a weird feeling. Been a Mavs fan since the Kyrie acquisition since he's my favorite player, but now I don't even feel excited to root for them. I wanted Lukai to run it back and get the job done this time. Almost feels wrong to cheer for them now.

[ACMFFL]

You need at least 2 elite creators to compete against the like of OKC and BOS, suddenly we only have 1, Kai, who has never been a successful 1st option.

[BliscoSantos]

I kinda like the idea of AD at the 4 with Lively and Gafford doing the heavy lifting at the 5.

That’s what I’m saying! Defensively the Mavs are light years better than they were, with AD playing the 4 next to Lively or Gaff. They’re also not done making moves I suspect. Can they get a PG? Do they make a trade for a guy like Collin Sexton?

We'll see...if it was AD and 3 picks I could get it...but one pick...if they don't win the title this trade is a mistake...and AD is under contract for only this+2 more years(the 3 year is PO)...what happens if he bolts? You have no picks between the years 27-30...the defense got better but i'm not sure the about the ofense...I love Kyrie but he's not a PG,he doesn't get others involved.....Will be interesting to see what Kidd comes up with but for now I'm out...this season has been a disaster so far

[arkuo]

I kinda like the idea of AD at the 4 with Lively and Gafford doing the heavy lifting at the 5.

That’s what I’m saying! Defensively the Mavs are light years better than they were, with AD playing the 4 next to Lively or Gaff. They’re also not done making moves I suspect. Can they get a PG? Do they make a trade for a guy like Collin Sexton?

Tell me honestly, do you really believe AD can make contender from Doncic less Mavs? Kyrie' is not the first option for the contender, never was.

AD is the first option IMO. Kyrie will be 2nd. Klay will be 3rd.