Mavs Trade Luka to Lakers

[atlantacowboy]

It's way too early to judge this trade yet, but as of now it's a first round 1-4 playoff exit w/ either.

Luka went for 30 ppg, 8 ast, 8 rbs in the series. The lakers have much bigger problems than him. They literally don't have a center. They have no size in the front court. Watch the offseason as they build around him. The lakers didn't make the trade bc they thought they had a shot this year.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Luka went for 30 ppg, 8 ast, 8 rbs in the series. The lakers have much bigger problems than him. They literally don't have a center. They have no size in the front court. Watch the offseason as they build around him. The lakers didn't make the trade bc they thought they had a shot this year.

No but the intent was to take advantage of Lebron’s career. As of right now they don’t even have a deal for Luka long term. I think we all assume he will sign but he can’t get the Super Max so any team with enough cap space and can bid on his services.

Lakers need a healthy AD. That’s the type of guy they need and I don’t know who that is. I’m pretty sure Reeves and Rui are gone. They will use Reeves to get what they need. They’ve ruined Knecht and his value.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

The point of the deal was to get Luka Doncic

Taking advantage of LeBron’s remaining time was secondary

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

The point of the deal was to get Luka Doncic

Taking advantage of LeBron’s remaining time was secondary

Of course. But it only gets harder as Lebron gets older. They will go all in next year and put some overrated crap around then.

 

[kskboys]

Luka went for 30 ppg, 8 ast, 8 rbs in the series. The lakers have much bigger problems than him. They literally don't have a center. They have no size in the front court. Watch the offseason as they build around him. The lakers didn't make the trade bc they thought they had a shot this year.

Of course. That's part of the assessment. Good thing for them is that they didn't give up much.

 

[Sarek]

Dallas won the trade.

I’ll give ya Fat Lazy Luka for Flagg.

New dawn in Dallas.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Dallas won the trade.

I’ll give ya Fat Lazy Luka for Flagg.

New dawn in Dallas.

Yep it’s official. They won it. We would’ve never got the first overall pick if not for trading Luka.

 

[Robbieac]

Lol.

Dallas definitely still lost the trade.

But this is a nice secondary effect from that bad decision.

 

[StuckMojo]

Dallas rewarded for trading their franchise player to the flagship team of the NBA

 

[ghst187]

Dallas rewarded for trading their franchise player to the flagship team of the NBA

Yeah this is super sus….sagging league ratings and then the biggest market team inexplicably gets a top 3 superstar in the most lopsided trade in history without the star even getting shopped elsewhere. The League wasted no time approving the trade then the Mavs win the draft lottery despite only having 1.8% odds.
IMO, I think Silver ensured the Mavs draft lottery chances went to 100% in exchange for that trade.

 

[atlantacowboy]

Lol.

Dallas definitely still lost the trade.

But this is a nice secondary effect from that bad decision.

Imagine if they had actually gotten market value for Luka in the trade and then adding Flagg. Thats what could have been.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Imagine if they had actually gotten market value for Luka in the trade and then adding Flagg. Thats what could have been.

It wouldn’t have looked as good now. AD was the best player they got offered. Future would’ve been bright with picks though if they would’ve been good picks.

 

[jterrell]

I promise we do not have to be the dumbest people alive.

Had Dallas kept Luka and gotten the number 1 overall pick ((very possible given the injuires if the same draft "luck" held)) they'd be favorites for years.
Moron talking heads are ignoring the reality of the situation.
Dallas simply didn't need another big.
With Gafford/Lively they had an insanely good center rotation.
They had good wings, and they had Kyrie.

They would have been BETTER next year with Luka to carry PG duties while Kyrie heals.

Luka/Exum/Brandon Williams
Klay/Naji
Flagg/Naji
PJ
Lively/Gafford
would have been elite!!!!!

Luka was not "right" this year but it was a 1-time blip in an insane career. you do not give up on that unless you wer epormised an insane secret deal. It very much appears the Adelsons and Nico were promised such a deal. If they do Oka move ot Vegas then I am, going to be put on every watch list and not allowed air travel.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I promise we do not have to be the dumbest people alive.

Had Dallas kept Luka and gotten the number 1 overall pick ((very possible given the injuires if the same draft "luck" held)) they'd be favorites for years.
Moron talking heads are ignoring the reality of the situation.
Dallas simply didn't need another big.
With Gafford/Lively they had an insanely good center rotation.
They had good wings, and they had Kyrie.

They would have been BETTER next year with Luka to carry PG duties while Kyrie heals.

Luka/Exum/Brandon Williams
Klay/Naji
Flagg/Naji
PJ
Lively/Gafford
would have been elite!!!!!

Luka was not "right" this year but it was a 1-time blip in an insane career. you do not give up on that unless you wer epormised an insane secret deal. It very much appears the Adelsons and Nico were promised such a deal. If they do Oka move ot Vegas then I am, going to be put on every watch list and not allowed air travel.

How on earth do you get Flagg if you still had Luka? You got Flagg because you traded Luka lol.