Luka traded to the Lakers

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Did people see the latest statement from Nico on Kyrie's injury? Dude is so detached from reality it's incredible. His connections to LA and Nike are so strong, he never even mentions Dirk when giving example and while being in Dallas. He is obsessed with Kobe

Mavrelous already mentioned this in his previous posts. But Nico totally wanted to change the outlook of this team by getting rid of anyone close to Doncic. And one of the worst people who he could get rid off were medical staff.

Casey Smith, Jeremy Holsopple, Casey Spangler.... And then Dennis Lindsey left Nico as well, the guy who was responsible for the GOOD player movements. He went to Pistons, now they're suddenly a playoff team while Mavs are probably out of play ins soon.

Knicks picked up Smith. Is this entire thing coincidence? I would almost think Luka liked all of these guys for a reason.

[Mavrelous]

I didn't notice how healthy the Knicks have been...

[41Dirk41]

There is no step 1 different than fire Harrison.

After that we can talk about next season, they can't regain fanbase trust without that move.

[Mr B]

He was either trading him now in secret, before the dirty laundry gets out, or as an expiring in the off season, in a very ugly divorce, his statements in the Cleveland press conference about tumultus summer actually make much more sense now that we understand what was going behind the scenes.

But still, why the LAL and their underwhelming package? I'm pretty sure at least half of the league would have beaten that offer in a hearbeat.

Because Nico has had a man crush on AD since he was a teenager. That was THE guy Nico wanted for Luka. Don’t believe the rumors about Anthony Edwards, it was always going to be for AD.

[HMFFL]

To me it's still a conspiracy. They're trying so hard to make Mr. Harrison look stupid, but in my opinion it wasn't malpractice but malice. He was just the executioner and Silver the instigator..this league cannot afford the Lakers to be bad (they had an aging core and basically no future picks, in a couple of seasons they would have been done), Mavs were just the sacrificial lamb.
Even if Mr. Harrison actually hated Luka and didnt want him here, why in the blue hell would the governor approve that suicidal trade? First time ever that a top5 player in his prime got shipped midseason without even being disgruntled at all, he actually planned to be a Mav for life..

Every report that's coming out sheds more and more light, Nico and Luka had a personal beef, this didn't come out of the blue, Nico hated Luka, he was a controlling micro manager and Luka didn't like to be micro managed, this has been brewing for a very long time, and Nico have stripped Luka of every ally he had in the team like Iztok detailed in his piece.
The stupid one in this story is Dumont, who didn't seek expert opinion when Nico came to him with the bizarre request, he's also the one stuck with the bill, Nico was extended, Kidd was extended, they got their money, he's stuck with a crumbling franchise, with angry fan base and no future picks.

It's amazing to me that our ownership has allowed Nico to do as he pleases. Nico might be the problem but so is the ownership. Ugh!

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[Mavrelous]

To me it's still a conspiracy. They're trying so hard to make Mr. Harrison look stupid, but in my opinion it wasn't malpractice but malice. He was just the executioner and Silver the instigator..this league cannot afford the Lakers to be bad (they had an aging core and basically no future picks, in a couple of seasons they would have been done), Mavs were just the sacrificial lamb.
Even if Mr. Harrison actually hated Luka and didnt want him here, why in the blue hell would the governor approve that suicidal trade? First time ever that a top5 player in his prime got shipped midseason without even being disgruntled at all, he actually planned to be a Mav for life..

Every report that's coming out sheds more and more light, Nico and Luka had a personal beef, this didn't come out of the blue, Nico hated Luka, he was a controlling micro manager and Luka didn't like to be micro managed, this has been brewing for a very long time, and Nico have stripped Luka of every ally he had in the team like Iztok detailed in his piece.
The stupid one in this story is Dumont, who didn't seek expert opinion when Nico came to him with the bizarre request, he's also the one stuck with the bill, Nico was extended, Kidd was extended, they got their money, he's stuck with a crumbling franchise, with angry fan base and no future picks.

It's amazing to me that our ownership has allowed Nico to do as he pleases. Nico might be the problem but so is the owmership. Ugh!

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Yep, Cuban himself said it, they are not BB people and they are hands off owners, he thought he was keeping the reigns, Nico pulled the rug from under him.

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https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/anthony-davis-has-played-31-minutes-for-the-mavericks-and-they-probably-already-need-to-trade-him/

[41Dirk41]

:lol:

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/anthony-davis-has-played-31-minutes-for-the-mavericks-and-they-probably-already-need-to-trade-him/

AD for Knecht '31 FRP... Who says no?

[Bob8]

:lol:

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/anthony-davis-has-played-31-minutes-for-the-mavericks-and-they-probably-already-need-to-trade-him/

AD for Knecht '31 FRP... Who says no?

I. Knecht is young, can shoot and the most importantly he is available to play, Mavs should add their 25 FRP and Lakers 29 FRP.

Btw. Mavs will pay AD 20 mio per game this year.

[HopelessKnick]

Kidd is right in the sense that no one is going to feel sorry for the Mavs. As a knick fan I know that very well unfortunately.

Adding insult to injury, I believe the odds of a Harrison firing this offseason are almost non-existant. Obviously the owners knew and welcomed the Doncic trade, so what would they fire Nico for?

To me it comes down to this: The Adelsons are not someone you would want to own your sports team. They are evil so these developments aren't that surprising. Again as a Knick fan I know what it means to have a bad owner. I sometimes wished that fans had the collective will to boycott a team to such a degree that would make bad/irresponsible owners sell the team because otherwise they'd have record financial losses on their hand (that's really the only message they understand). Like for example a Dallas home game where not even 2000 people show up or so.

Just think about it: They take and trade one of the league's brightest stars at the age of 25 for a ridiculously low return and then after a major fallout and criticism left and right, they have the nerves to raise ticket prices! Literally, they could not send you a louder "Fu** You!" message. Any self-respecting Mavs fan that cares about the team should cancel anything Mavs related, TV subscription, tickets etc. Anyone buying tickets, Mavs merchandise or anything Mavs related at this point would be harming the franchise much more than helping it.

[HMFFL]

Knecht not being included in the trade sums things up for me. 37 points is his season high this season. Nico failed to acquire him in the package.

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To me it comes down to this: The Adelsons are not someone you would want to own your sports team. They are evil so these developments aren't that surprising.

I honestly can't remember where i read it but it was a recent article. Maybe it was Shams or Cato reporting, can't remember exactly.
But it was basically confirmed Adelsons are no sports people, they have no clue about basketball and Dumont trusted Nico with decisions. And Nico turns out to be such egomaniac that he even pushed away Cuban, who was suppose to stay in the loop and give his advice. But Cuban can't even complain anymore because he's only a minority owner at this point. Nico is so high on his horse that he can't even mention Dirk when he talks about all time greats but constantly mentions Kobe (IN DALLAS).

So all Dumont had to do was to listen to Nico when he convinced him that Luka is fat and alcoholic and it was easy for Dumont to say "we won't pay him".

As dumb as these new owners are, Nico was still the main character, the "Casino family", didn't even have to do much because they're clueless anyway.

[41Dirk41]

Yes but i don't think they want to destroy their public image with that disaster and mostly lose a lot of money if the palace will be empty and the fanbase don't care about the Mavs.

The things are going too far from just basketball...

[HMFFL]

Mychal Thompson on Klay Thompson's situation in Dallas: He's stuck in purgatory...I think they're going to lose ten in a row

Recently, Thompson’s father and former NBA player Mychal Thompson spoke on what his son is currently experiencing in Dallas. “Klay is stuck in purgatory right now,” said Thompson, via ESPN Los Angeles on X, formerly Twitter. “And if they hang on to the tenth seed, that will be the story of the year in the NBA, because I think they’re going to lose ten in a row.” 11 mins ago – via Clutch Points

https://clutchpoints.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-news-klay-thompson-stuck-purgatory-with-dallas-mychal-thompson-claims

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[Mr B]

Just be prepared. Nico is going to trade Lively and multiple 1st round picks for KD this off season.

[Bob8]

Luka&Brunson combined 70 points and 22 assists yesterday. Thank you Nico. D wins titles, what an idiot.

[41Dirk41]

Just be prepared. Nico is going to trade Lively and multiple 1st round picks for KD this off season.

I don't think Lively will be something really special (i hope I'm dead wrong obviously) and he is another street clothes in the making but trade all our assets for 37KD could destroy this franchise for a decade.

[Mavrelous]

After a month, I'm just happy that I laugh when I see these tweets, and no longer have a uncontrollable rage episode

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[Bob8]

Just be prepared. Nico is going to trade Lively and multiple 1st round picks for KD this off season.

I don't think Lively will be something really special (i hope I'm dead wrong obviously) and he is another street clothes in the making but trade all our assets for 37KD could destroy this franchise for a decade.

Lively could be special, but the idiot traded a player, who would make Lively special. He was perfect fit with Luka. Rim protection, good legs to switch, lob threat and capable passer from FT line, when Luka is doubled or blitzed.

[Bob8]

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Maybe Mavs would have more than 8 players available, if Nico didn't fire Casey.