[ad_1] It’s Sunday, February 2, and the Memphis Grizzlies (32-16) and the Milwaukee Bucks (26-20) are all set to square off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Bucks return home after having lost two in a row on the road, most recently getting ripped by the Spurs in San Antonio 144-118. Home has been especially good of late to Milwaukee, …
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Luka Doncic trade highlights the biggest double standard in sports
[ad_1] As Jerry Seinfeld used to say, sports fans are just rooting for laundry. But sports fans have far different reactions to who starts the wash cycle. The stunning (I guess; I don’t follow basketball) trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks (many are saying the Mavs were had), prompted Suns forward Kevin …
Read More »Mavericks GM Nico Harrison defends Luka Dončić trade: ‘We got ahead of what was going to be a tumultuous summer’
[ad_1] Late Saturday night, the Dallas Mavericks set the NBA world on fire by trading Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, getting Anthony Davis in return. The stunning trade raised questions, shocked NBA players, and doubled the Lakers’ odds of making the NBA finals. The deal specifically raised questions for Mavericks fans, who are now dealing with the unexpected …
Read More »Clippers vs. Raptors Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends for February 2
[ad_1] It’s Sunday, February 2, and the Los Angeles Clippers (28-20) and the Toronto Raptors (15-33) are all set to square off from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Clippers need a win to keep pace with the Lakers atop the Pacific Division. LA has won two straight and four of their last five. The Clippers are currently 11-12 on the road …
Read More »Bulls vs. Pistons Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends for February 2
[ad_1] It’s Sunday, February 2, and the Chicago Bulls (21-28) and the Detroit Pistons (24-24) are all set to square off from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Cade Cunningham takes the court following his 40-point performance in the Pistons’ 117-102 victory over Dallas Friday night. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Detroit. Chicago won Friday in Toronto, 122-106. …
Read More »The Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade is shocking, franchise-altering and very, very odd
[ad_1] Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis greet each other after a game in 2022. Photograph: Andrew D Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images Every lifetime, you get to experience a few “where were you when?” moments. Finding out Michael Jackson died. The American presidency being called for Donald Trump in 2016. And any true NBA fan will remember where they were on the evening …
Read More »Luka Doncic Trade Drawing Comparisons To Joe Thornton Trade
[ad_1] The sports world was shocked late Saturday night when NBA superstar Luka Doncic was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. The shocking trade is similar to the San Jose Sharks’ acquisition of Joe Thornton. BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, …
Read More »Fantasy Basketball Trade Reaction: Winners and losers of shocking Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis swap
[ad_1] The Dallas Mavericks reportedly made one of the most epic and unfathomable trades in NBA history late Saturday night, dealing Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick. The three-team deal also includes the Utah Jazz. The deal, hoops-wise, sent shockwaves through the NBA and …
Read More »Fantasy Basketball Trade Reaction: Impact of shocking Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis swap
[ad_1] The Dallas Mavericks reportedly made one of the most epic and unfathomable trades in NBA history late Saturday night, dealing Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick. The three-team deal also includes the Utah Jazz. The deal, hoops-wise, sent shockwaves through the NBA and …
Read More »LeBron James refutes report he was frustrated with Anthony Davis: ‘A f***n lie’
[ad_1] LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been teammates since 2019, when Davis was traded to the Lakers. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) The NBA world is still reeling from Saturday night’s shocking trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. The trade sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks, and broke a few …
Read More »Grading the stunning Lakers-Mavs trade: Who won the Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis swap?
[ad_1] Goooooood morning, NBA fans! During the cover of night, the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks decided to shake up the world of basketball, conducting a trade that most wouldn’t even dare pull off in NBA 2K. The Lakers acquired Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris from Dallas, which sent back Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 …
Read More »Fantasy Fallout: Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis are on the move
[ad_1] Late Saturday night, news that shook the NBA and its legions of fans hit social media. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported a three-team trade headlined by Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis, a transaction so unbelievable that he had to ensure that the deal was legitimate. Other beat writers would confirm the news shortly thereafter, and the first significant blockbuster ahead …
Read More »Column: Trading Anthony Davis for Luke Doncic is a great first step. Is LeBron James next?
[ad_1] Luka Doncic reacts after making a clutch shot against the Clippers during a playoff game at Crpyto.com Arena last season. it will be his new home after being acquired by the Lakers on Saturday night. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) No, they didn’t. Yes, they did. They did! They did! They did! In making the boldest move in …
Read More »Looney, Warriors focused on winning as NBA trade rumors swirl
[ad_1] Looney, Warriors focused on winning as NBA trade rumors swirl originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors center Kevon Looney is no stranger to rumors around the NBA trade deadline — especially those involving him. But despite the volatile nature of business in the league, Looney and his Golden State teammates, who sit at .500 after Friday night’s …
Read More »How Draymond is helping Warriors teammate Santos grow defensively
[ad_1] How Draymond is helping Warriors teammate Santos grow defensively originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green has missed the Warriors’ last seven games with a calf injury, but that’s not stopping the four-time NBA All-Star from making an impact for Golden State. Forward Gui Santos detailed how valuable Green’s sage wisdom has been for the Warriors’ young …
Read More »Report: Mavs trade Luka to Lakers for AD in shocking blockbuster
[ad_1] Report: Mavs trade Luka to Lakers for AD in shocking blockbuster originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area No one saw this one coming. Not even in the most feverish corners of the NBA trade machine. The Los Angeles Lakers, fresh off a hard-fought win over the New York Knicks on Saturday night, just shook the league to its …
Read More »Luka-AD blockbuster trade leaves NBA world stunned on social media
[ad_1] Luka-AD blockbuster trade leaves NBA world stunned on social media originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks shocked the sports world Saturday night with a reported trade involving superstar point guard Luka Dončić and All-NBA big man Anthony Davis. BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris …
Read More »What Santos learned about shooting from watching Steph, Klay
[ad_1] What Santos learned about shooting from watching Steph, Klay originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As Gui Santos earns more minutes in coach Steve Kerr’s rotation, the young Warriors forward finds himself sharing a court with Steph Curry more often than ever. It’s an opportunity to play alongside the greatest shooter of all time, and Santos is taking …
Read More »Does shocking Luka Dončić trade signify a changing NBA landscape?
[ad_1] Since trading for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1975, the Los Angeles Lakers have gone exactly seven seasons since then without a bona fide headliner — and they were going to make sure that number would stay exactly where it is when LeBron James retires. That was the impetus for the Lakers trading Anthony Davis, who’s playing the best ball of …
Read More »James stars for Lakers amid Doncic trade reports
[ad_1] LeBron James is averaging 24 points, 7.6 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game for the Lakers this season [Getty Images] LeBron James inspired the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-112 win over the New York Knicks amid reports Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic could soon become his new team-mate in a huge three-way trade deal. James scored 33 points, …
Read More »Reacting to the SHOCKING Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade, what were the Mavs thinking?! | The Kevin O’Connor Show
[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show On Saturday night, the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers pulled off what might be the most shocking trade in NBA history. Luka Doncic (along with Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris) traded to the Lakers for Anthony Davis and the Lakers 2029 1st round …
Read More »Luka Dončić to the Lakers: How the NBA All-Star Draft predicted another shocking trade
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers just traded for Luka Dončić in his prime. Some are saying it’s the most stunning trade in NBA history. But you shouldn’t be shocked. Those that have been paying close attention to a certain basketball event saw this — LeBron James teaming with Dončić — coming. I’m talking about the NBA’s crystal ball: The All-Star …
Read More »Shocking trade: Luka Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis is league-changing three-team swap
[ad_1] In a shocking, unexpected swap of two of the NBA’s biggest stars, the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Those stars are the lynchpins of a mind-blowing three-team trade that includes six players and three draft picks. The trade sends Doncic — the 25-year-old five-time All-NBA point guard who …
Read More »Lakers’ NBA Finals odds more than double after swapping Anthony Davis for Luka Dončić
[ad_1] The LeBron James-Luka Dončić pairing could be fascinating for the Lakers. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks executed one of the most stunning deals in the history of sports late Saturday night, swapping Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis. Las Vegas responded quickly, and perhaps not in the way Dallas was hoping. At BetMGM, …
Read More »Lakers trade Anthony Davis for Mavericks Luka Doncic in one of the most shocking deals in NBA history
[ad_1] Lakers trade Anthony Davis for Mavericks Luka Doncic in one of the most shocking deals in NBA history originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston No one saw this one coming. Not even in the most feverish corners of the NBA trade machine. The Los Angeles Lakers, fresh off a hard-fought win over the New York Knicks on Saturday night, …
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