Luka AD trade thread Part II

Mrakar · Post #701 » by **Mrakar** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 4:46 am

Imagine if a friend asked you: "What would Pelinka need to do to win GM of the year?".
And you jokingly answer: "Yea, there is nothing he cant do...maybe trade for Jokic or Doncic...hahhahahah.... :lol:

".

and then you wake up to this news....

KGtabake · Post #702 » by **KGtabake** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 4:56 am

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/279039/Mavs-Approached-One-Other-Team-About-Luka-Doncic-Trade-Two-Weeks-Ago

This is a report by Sam Amick that the Mavs contacted one more team to propose a Luka trade 2 weeks ago.

Which was the other team?
Bucks for Giannis? My guess is that one.
What you guys think?

Raps in 4 · Post #703 » by **Raps in 4** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 4:57 am

What do you guys think is next for the Lakers? I think LeBron and the Lakers '31 FRP for Giannis makes sense for both teams. The Bucks get to be competitive with LeBron while the Lakers get a decent player to pair with Luka. It won't be easy for the Lakers to part with LeBron who's still only 40 and Giannis has some question marks around intangibles, but I think they pull the trigger.

I'd also call to inquire if the Spurs might be willing to part with Wemby for a package of Rui, Reaves, and some SRPs, but I don't think the Spurs are ready to make that move just yet as they're still evaluating Wemby's potential (but I think with time, they'll realize he has some red flags and they'll come calling Pelinka when that happens).

Jcity08 · Post #704 » by **Jcity08** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 4:57 am

Mrakar wrote:Imagine if a friend asked you: "What would Pelinka need to do to win GM of the year?".
And you jokingly answer: "Yea, there is nothing he cant do...maybe trade for Jokic or Doncic...hahhahahah.... ".

and then you wake up to this news....

Pelinkas has the most appropriate name, Mavs just got Rob'd.

BAMAFREAK · Post #705 » by **BAMAFREAK** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 4:57 am

They didn’t. It’s a cya alibi…..a flimsy one at that.

badpotato · Post #706 » by **badpotato** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 4:58 am

The "Let's just throw it out there so it does not look so shady with hopes no one actually goes around and tries to find out too hard" one.

NCHeels2008 · Post #707 » by **NCHeels2008** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 4:58 am

Spurs for Wemby lmao

ShootersShoot · Post #708 » by **ShootersShoot** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 4:58 am

zshawn10 wrote:
Camby_Bamby wrote:
zero rings wrote:There’s no need for all these grand conspiracy theories. The Mavs think AD is better than Luka and they won the trade. It’s really that simple.

This obviously goes against conventional thinking, but the Mavs think they know something we don’t. They’re essentially shorting Luka and betting on him never winning anything. They’re saying he’s OVERRATED.

This is like if Jeff Bezos sold all of his Amazon stock, all at once. If you’re an Amazon stockholder, aren’t you at least a little worried about your own shares?

We need to reevaluate Luka’s actual value.

This. I think people gonna be shocked when the dust settles. Mavericks are title contenders with one or two more pieces

For how long though? Kyrie is 32 or 33 and ad is about the same age and kyrie has a player option next year and the mavs don’t control their picks from 2027-2020

Not to mention the mavs do not own their own pick from 2027 thru 2030. How old would AD and kyrie be in those years? Luka would have just turned 31 yrs old in 2030.

The people defending the move are morons or ignorant simply because of that fact. Even if the mavs can still be competitive now..the team will be in absolute shambles in a few years built around a 35 yr old AD (if he hasnt demanded a trade by then) with very little options for a rebuild.

SkyBill40 · Post #709 » by **SkyBill40** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 4:58 am

As I posted on another thread:

As I heard today, this began as a discussion of "what if" between Harrison and Pelinka. That was three weeks ago. Then it got serious and moved beyond that to "what would it take to make it work".

As I also heard today on ESPN radio, apparently Harrison reached out to another team and was rebuffed immediately. That team was not named.

While I know that James's time in the league is coming to a quick end, this certainly extends his window. He's not going anywhere at this point and we're all just going to have to deal with it. For better or worse, this is where we are now. And while we all love to hate the Lakers, the NBA isn't going to have one of their biggest cash cows wandering off the main prairie.

EastonEddy · Post #710 » by **EastonEddy** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 4:59 am

I just don't get it.

Ballerhogger · Post #711 » by **Ballerhogger** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 4:59 am

Read on Twitter

Pattycakes · Post #712 » by **Pattycakes** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 5:00 am

Raps in 4 wrote:What do you guys think is next for the Lakers? I think LeBron and the Lakers '31 pick for Giannis makes sense for both teams. The Bucks get to be competitive with LeBron while the Lakers get a decent player to pair with Luka. It won't be easy for the Lakers to part with LeBron who's still only 40 and Giannis has some qurstion marks around intangibles, but I think they pull the trigger.

How about Jaxson Hayes for Lamelo and Brandon Miller, then Reaves for SGA? Lakers in easy mode rn

Ridicululz · Post #713 » by **Ridicululz** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 5:03 am

Was the Luka letter already posted? I felt bad reading it; can't even begin to imagine a Mavs fan's feelings reading it.

Ruma85 · Post #714 » by **Ruma85** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 5:04 am

Pattycakes wrote:
Raps in 4 wrote:What do you guys think is next for the Lakers? I think LeBron and the Lakers '31 pick for Giannis makes sense for both teams. The Bucks get to be competitive with LeBron while the Lakers get a decent player to pair with Luka. It won't be easy for the Lakers to part with LeBron who's still only 40 and Giannis has some qurstion marks around intangibles, but I think they pull the trigger.

How about Jaxson Hayes for Lamelo and Brandon Miller, then Reaves for SGA? Lakers in easy mode rn

maybe the Lakers decline, as that's not enough :lol:

ShootersShoot · Post #715 » by **ShootersShoot** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 5:05 am

Pattycakes wrote:
Raps in 4 wrote:What do you guys think is next for the Lakers? I think LeBron and the Lakers '31 pick for Giannis makes sense for both teams. The Bucks get to be competitive with LeBron while the Lakers get a decent player to pair with Luka. It won't be easy for the Lakers to part with LeBron who's still only 40 and Giannis has some qurstion marks around intangibles, but I think they pull the trigger.

How about Jaxson Hayes for Lamelo and Brandon Miller, then Reaves for SGA? Lakers in easy mode rn

Nah they need a big..they convince jokic that he wants to play with luka in LA.

The-Stallion70 · Post #716 » by **The-Stallion70** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 5:06 am

Does this make Kyrie crazy again?

Ruma85 · Post #717 » by **Ruma85** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 5:06 am

ShootersShoot wrote:
Pattycakes wrote:
Raps in 4 wrote:What do you guys think is next for the Lakers? I think LeBron and the Lakers '31 pick for Giannis makes sense for both teams. The Bucks get to be competitive with LeBron while the Lakers get a decent player to pair with Luka. It won't be easy for the Lakers to part with LeBron who's still only 40 and Giannis has some qurstion marks around intangibles, but I think they pull the trigger.

How about Jaxson Hayes for Lamelo and Brandon Miller, then Reaves for SGA? Lakers in easy mode rn

Nah they need a big..they convince jokic that he wants to play with luka in LA.

For Bronny 8-)

TheZachAttack · Post #718 » by **TheZachAttack** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 5:07 am

I actually do think that this trade puts the Mavs in position to be title contenders for the next 2-3 years. I would even say that arguably they could be a better playoff team especially in later rounds than last year.

I think the Mavs will have the best defense in the league. They will be huge playing PJ Washington-Davis-Gafford/Lively and can afford to play extremely physical because of their big man depth. I think AD cutting off drives up at the level and Gafford/Lively behind him will be insane. I think they will generate a ton of turnovers, second chance points, and give up very few second chance points themselves.

In addition to this, they have a ton of shooting and spacing between Kyrie, Klay, Washington, Christie, and Grimes. Both Kyrie and AD can score in the middle of the floor as well.

They are one piece away from really having everything they need. They need another perimeter ball handler who can create advantages against set half court defenses. Dinwiddie/Hardy/Exum are not good enough.

I am really surprised they weren’t able to get Reaves back. If they did, this trade makes a lot more sense although still would be dumb. That being said, I think they will be able to find a player who can fit this mold with their depth and draft capital.

If I were the Mavs I would take a swing at an Ingram or a Jimmy. Honestly, even a player like Jordan Poole would really make them formidable.

The-Stallion70 · Post #719 » by **The-Stallion70** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 5:07 am

**** like this still makes that Cleveland championship extra sweet in '16

The-Stallion70 · Post #720 » by **The-Stallion70** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 5:10 am

TheZachAttack wrote:I actually do think that this trade puts the Mavs in position to be title contenders for the next 2-3 years.

The problem is that they were already championship contenders for the next 10 years.