Luka Doncic’s Trade to the Lakers Devastates Mavericks Fans

Two transformative trades, one failed physical, several lingering questions: Inside the Lakers' chaotic week

After successfully building a bridge to the post-LeBron James era, the Lakers rescinded a trade that had landed Luka Doncic's chosen lob partner, and chaos ensued. So what happens now?

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Doncic upgraded to probable for game vs. Jazz

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was upgraded to probable for Monday night's home game against the Utah Jazz.

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Luka Dončić upgraded to probable for Lakers debut Monday vs. Jazz

The Lakers upgraded Doncic and LeBron James to probable for Monday's game.

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Super Bowl is over. Let's get you up to speed on the NBA season. (Yes, Luka is really a Laker)

In case you missed it, we now join the 2024-25 NBA season, already in progress.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Irish boxer John Cooney's family 'devastated' at loss of fighter

The family of a man who died a week after a title fight in Belfast say they are "touched" by condolences.

BBC News - 8h

UK steel industry fears ‘devastating blow’ from Trump tariffs; Brussels vows to react; FTSE 100 hits record high – business live

US president says 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to be introduced this week as Chinese tariffs come into effect. Trump to announce 25% aluminum and steel tariffs as China’s levies ...

The Guardian - 10h

Team Luka: A look at the people who are part of Doncic's inner circle

When the Lakers traded for Luka Doncic more than a week ago, they did more than acquire a star player. He brings with him people who have helped him rise to stardom.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

'Magical' Liverpool win for Plymouth Argyle fans

It is the first time the Devon side have beaten Liverpool since February 1956.

BBC News - 15h

Anthony Davis will be sidelined for a month following injury in Mavericks debut

Former Laker Anthony Davis will be sidelined at least a month because of a strained left abductor he sustained in his debut with the Dallas Mavericks.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Lakers-Hornets trade nixed; Williams fails physical

The trade between the Hornets and Lakers for Mark Williams has been rescinded after the 7-foot center failed Los Angeles' physical exam, sources told ESPN.

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Mavericks owner appears to take shot at Luka Doncic, assistant coach leaves staff in latest trade fallout

Comments from Patrick Dumont won't exactly help matters with the perception of the stunning trade

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Lukas Dostal's 43 saves and shootout goals from Zegras and Carlsson send Ducks past rival Kings 2-1

Lukas Dostal made 43 saves, Trevor Zegras and Leo Carlsson scored in the shootout and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 for their sixth victory in seven games

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Mark Williams trade rescinded: What comes next for Lakers on buyout market and in the offseason

The Lakers' present and future look drastically different without Williams

CBS Sports - 1d

Lakers rescind trade for Mark Williams due to multiple issues with Hornets big man's physical, per report

The Lakers had traded a package centered around Dalton Knecht and a 2031 first-round pick

CBS Sports - 1d

Lakers rescind trade with Hornets after center Mark Williams doesn't pass team physical

Williams heads back to Charlotte, while Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and a 2031 first-round pick return to Los Angeles.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Lakers' trade for Hornets center Mark Williams has been rescinded, team says

The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade to acquire center Mark Williams from Charlotte has been rescinded, the team announced Saturday night

ABC News - 1d

Lakers' trade for Charlotte's Mark Williams rescinded after failed physical

The Lakers' hopes of pairing Mark Williams with newly acquired star Luka Doncic have fallen through in the wake of the Charlotte center failing his physical.

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Lakers' trade for Hornets C Mark Williams rescinded due to 'failure to satisfy condition'

Luka Doncic isn't getting his big man upgrade.

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Lakers without LeBron or Luka get career-high 45 points from Austin Reaves in win over Pacers

ESPN flexed the Lakers game to its Saturday broadcast schedule in anticpation of Luka Dončić making his debut. Instead, Austin Reaves was the star.

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Anthony Davis downplays injury that dampened historic Mavericks debut: 'It's nothing serious'

Davis was ruled out toward the end of the third quarter of Dallas' win over Houston

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'Nothing serious': AD not worried after suffering injury in Mavericks debut

Anthony Davis exited the game with a lower-body injury after exploding for 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks in 31 minutes.

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Fans protest Luka Dončić trade outside Mavericks arena, as Anthony Davis makes debut in Dallas

Mavericks fans gathered outside of American Airlines Center on Saturday, calling for GM Nico Harrison to be fired

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NBA Power Rankings: Breaking 30 teams into title tiers after wild trade deadline as Lakers, Warriors level upt

A look at the current NBA hierarchy after seismic shakeups rocked the league

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Letters to Sports: Mixed reviews from readers on Lakers' blockbuster trade

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis trade, DodgerFest, the Rams and Cooper Kupp.

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Miron Muslic: ‘We became refugees overnight. It was just devastating’

New Plymouth Argyle manager on fleeing from genocide in Bosnia when he was nine and the ‘fantasy’ of managing against Liverpool in the FA Cup. As the waves crash against the harbour walls of West ...

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Mavericks GM Nico Harrison receiving death threats in aftermath of Luka Doncic trade, per report

Dallas is beefing up security ahead of its home game against the Rockets on Saturday

CBS Sports - 2d

Mavs' Anthony Davis says he's going to 'give the city life back' after stunning Luka Doncic trade to Lakers

Davis was introduced as a member of the Mavericks on Friday

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Mavericks reportedly beef up security after death threats against GM Nico Harrison in wake of Luka Dončić trade

The Mavericks fan base is unsurprisingly not taking the Luka Dončić trade well.

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Anthony Davis intends to 'give life back' to Mavericks fans after shock of Luka Dončić trade

Davis understands Mavericks fans being surprised at Dončić being traded, but intends to win them over by leading a winner.

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Scottie Scheffler describes how vocal fans can influence players

Scheffler talked about an incident involving Max Homa Thursday and another last year, related to Scheffler in Memphis.

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The Hater Bowl: Some fans just can't stand ... anything

Haters are going to hate both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs as they shake it into the Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday.

NBC News - 3d

The Super Bowl's biggest loser? New York Giants fans

Giants fans will anxiously watch Sunday's Super Bowl that features their former star helping one of their biggest rivals.

NBC News - 3d

Did the Lakers and Warriors switch roles amid NBA's wild trade deadline?

Circumstances presented the Lakers with an opportunity to play the ultimate long game, with an offer they couldn’t refuse while the Warriors had to make a gamble on Jimmy Butler that in ordinary ...

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Lakers confident they found the 'perfect' center in Mark Williams

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka feels the combination of All-Star guard Luka Doncic and center Mark Williams will pair well together on the court.

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Kevin Durant's relationship with Suns, Jimmy Butler gets his money & Luka calling shots in L.A | Good Word with Goodwill

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Kevin Durant significantly impacts Jimmy Butler being traded to the Warriors and his relationship with the Phoenix Suns is now severely fractured. Luka ...

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