Luka Dončić says trade to Lakers was "big shock" as Mavericks fans are outraged by move

In his first appearance as a Laker, Luka Dončić called the trade a "big shock." Fans of the Dallas Mavericks are now calling to oust their general manager following the loss of a generational talent.

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NBA writer talks Dončić trade that shocked players and fans

James Herbert, an NBA writer with CBS Sports, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the Luka Dončić trade that shocked the NBA world over the weekend.
CBS News - 1h
LeBron James says he initially thought Luka Dončić’s Lakers trade was a hoax

Lakers sent Anthony Davis to Mavs in return for Dončić James admits team’s focus may turn to younger players LeBron James says he spent two days in disbelief after the Los Angeles Lakers traded ...
The Guardian - 5h
Lakers' LeBron James says he thought Luka Doncic trade was a 'hoax,' has no concerns about team's direction

James spoke publicly about the trade for the first time on Tuesday night
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Fans say Mavs offering refunds after Luka trade

Fans told ESPN that the Mavericks have offered refunds to those who have canceled season tickets in the wake of the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers.
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Luka shocked by trade but excited to join Lakers

Luka Doncic said he was shocked when the Mavericks traded him to the Lakers. "I had to check if it was April 1," he said.
ESPN - 11h
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving 'shocked,' in 'grieving process' after Luka Doncic trade: 'I miss my hermano'

Irving spoke publicly about the trade for the first time on Tuesday
CBS Sports - 11h
Pelinka: Lakers searching trade market for big

Rob Pelinka says the Lakers still have work to do to become a championship roster led by Luka Doncic, specifically identifying center as a big need.
ESPN - 18h
Mavericks' Anthony Davis says he was 'in shock' after Lakers traded him, had 'no idea it was happening'

Davis also said that he and new teammate Kyrie Irving have wanted to play together since 2018
CBS Sports - 20h
New Lakers star Luka Doncic calls trade from Mavericks 'a big shock'

The Lakers introduced Luka Dončić on Tuesday, and the NBA superstar expressed the same shock as the rest of the basketball world about the trade that brought him to L.A. from Dallas.
NBC News - 22h
Los Angeles Lakers introduce Luka Doncic after trade that was ‘a big shock’

The Los Angeles Lakers introduced NBA star Luka Doncic after a trade from the Dallas Maverick he called “a big shock.” The 25-year-old led the league in scoring for the Mavericks last season.
NBC News - 22h
Caleb Martin trade grades: Mavericks make first post-Luka Doncic move, but 76ers get slightly better marks

Dallas has overhauled its roster in recent days
CBS Sports - 22h
Luka Dončić admits learning of shock trade to Lakers was ‘really hard’

Star was part of huge trade involving Anthony Davis 25-year-old says he is looking forward to career in LA Luka Dončić says he was just as shocked as the rest of the basketball world when the ...
The Guardian - 23h
Luka Doncic joins the Lakers after his trade from the Mavericks

Luka Doncic has officially joined the Lakers after the Dallas Mavericks sent the superstar scorer to Los Angeles in a seismic trade
ABC News - 1d
Mahomes: Shocking Luka trade 'hurt my heart'

Patrick Mahomes, a Texas native, was like most fans of the Dallas Mavericks stunned by the trade that sent the team's star, Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers.
ESPN - 1d
Other GMs 'stunned,' call Mavericks' secretive process to trade Luka Doncic to Lakers 'shortsighted'

Dallas general manager Nico Harrison didn't open up bidding, speaking only to Lakers, and got a smaller return because of it.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Luka Dončić’s father attacks Mavericks’ ‘hypocrisy’ after shock Lakers trade

Sasa Dončić pushes back on reports about son’s fitness Luka Dončić part of huge trade involving Anthony Davis Luka Dončić’s father has lashed out at the Dallas Mavericks after the blockbuster ...
The Guardian - 1d
Luka Doncic trade: Four lingering questions about Lakers, Mavericks, Jimmy Butler, Kyrie Irving and more

There's still plenty to figure out from the Luka Doncic trade
CBS Sports - 2d
N.B.A. Executives Try to Make Sense of the ‘Stunning’ Lakers-Mavericks Trade

Fans weren’t the only ones shocked by the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis deal.
The New York Times - 2d
Luka Doncic trade proves Mark Cuban no longer runs the Mavericks, but does LeBron James still run the Lakers?

LeBron's people are saying he didn't know about the trade, but is that a good thing for them?
CBS Sports - 2d
8 winners, and 5 losers, from the Lakers' big Luka splash

The Sunday morning shock has mostly worn off by this point, so it's time to look at the stunning Luka Dončić-for-Anthony Davis trade from all the relevant angles.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
Luka Doncic thanks Mavs fans in heartfelt statement after Lakers trade: 'I thought I'd spend my career here'

Doncic was sent to the Lakers in a trade that sent shockwaves through the sports universe
CBS Sports - 2d
Luka Doncic trade: Lakers' championship odds soar, but Mavericks actually have better title chance this year

Don't let the energy of the big names overwhelm your better basketball senses
CBS Sports - 2d
LeBron James intends to remain with Lakers past trade deadline after shocking Luka Doncic deal, per report

James, who has a no-trade clause and can veto any trade, will pair up with Doncic with the Lakers
CBS Sports - 2d
Why Mavericks' Luka Doncic trade is malpractice, no matter how GM Nico Harrison tries to explain it

The Mavericks are betting big on Luka no longer being the winning player he has proven to be in Dallas
CBS Sports - 2d
Luka to Lakers, Davis to Mavs in stunning trade

In a blockbuster trade that shook the NBA world, the Mavericks sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis as part of a three-team deal.
ESPN - 2d
Lakers trade Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic in shocking NBA blockbuster with Mavericks and Jazz

Luka Doncic will be teaming up with LeBron James with this shocking deal days before the trade deadline
CBS Sports - 2d
'Crazy': NBA stars and pundits shocked by Luka Dončić trade

Kevin Durant called it "crazy."
NBC News - 3d
The Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade is shocking, franchise-altering and bizarre

Two of the best players in the NBA are reportedly swapping teams. The Mavericks could benefit this year but the Lakers look winners in the long-term. Every lifetime, you get to experience a few ...
The Guardian - 3d
What's next for Lakers after Luka Doncic trade? What they need, what they can move and possible targets

The Lakers still have a lot of work to do after landing Luka Doncic in a stunning deal Saturday night
CBS Sports - 3d
Blockbuster 3-team trade sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks is official

Blockbuster 3-team trade sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks is official
ABC News - 3d
Why the Lakers Couldn’t Say No to the Luka Doncic Trade

A stunning trade was absolutely a no-brainer for Los Angeles, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
The New York Times - 3d
The Lakers Acquired Superstar Luka Doncic in a Trade for Anthony Davis

The stunning move sends Doncic, a five-time N.B.A. All-Star, to L.A. and Davis to the Dallas Mavericks.
The New York Times - 3d
Luka Doncic trade: What factors led to Lakers and Mavericks making the most shocking deal in NBA history?

Luka Doncic is going to be a Laker, and Anthony Davis is going to be a Maverick after a stunning blockbuster
CBS Sports - 3d
Luka Doncic to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavs in blockbuster trade, AP source says

Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last season.
NBC News - 3d
The big question around the Luka Dončić trade: Why did Dallas do it?

A young talent who never would have been moved in the past gets a new home with the Lakers (of course), and it raises a number of questions for the future.
Yahoo Sports - 3d
Lakers land Luka Dončić from Mavericks in blockbuster trade involving Anthony Davis

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired star guard Luka Doncic in a stunning trade that sees Anthony Davis heading to the Dallas Mavericks, according to reports from ESPN.
CBS News - 3d
Why did Mavericks trade Luka Doncic? Mavs GM explains stunning deal for AD, says 'defense wins championships'

The Mavericks were also reportedly concerned about Luka's conditioning
CBS Sports - 3d
Mavs’ Luka Dončić headed to Lakers in blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis

Dončić and Davis switching teams in major swap Utah Jazz also reportedly involved in trade Luka Dončić led Dallas to the NBA finals last season. Anthony Davis won a championship with the Los ...
The Guardian - 3d
Blockbuster in the West! Lakers trade AD for Luka Dončić in shocking deal

LA beat the New York Knicks on Saturday, then made one of the most stunning swaps in NBA history by moving Anthony Davis for the Mavs' 25-year-old star.
Yahoo Sports - 3d

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