In a brief rewind to the Dallas Mavericks, the 25-year-old guard talked about chatter coming out of his previous team since the blockbuster trade about a lack of focus on preparations, his weight, and more. “That’s fine. I’ve been questioned many, many times in my life. It’s just another motive to be more prepared,” he mentioned in an interview with TNT before the clash between the Lakers and Golden State Warriors on Thursday, “I’ve been questioned a lot. So, I’m used to it.” “It’s a business,” Luka Doncic added, “I’m just happy to be here. Play basketball, that’s all I want.”
Source: EuroHoops.net
Source: EuroHoops.net
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
“I’ve been questioned a lot. So, I’m used to it” – Luka Doncic on reactions to his trade from the Dallas Mavericks
JJ Redick updates the injury status of his new player, projects first appearance with the Los Angeles Lakers
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 4:53 AM
“I’ve been questioned a lot. So, I’m used to it” – Luka Doncic on reactions to his trade from the Dallas Mavericks
JJ Redick updates the injury status of his new player, projects first appearance with the Los Angeles Lakerseurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 4:53 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Rob Pelinka on trading for Mark Williams: “We felt like we got the perfect guy.”
On Williams’ fitting the archetype of big men LAL wanted to pair with Luka Doncic, how trade talks came about and why LAL isn’t concerned about Williams’ injury history:
ocregister.com/2025/02/07/lak… – 4:36 AM
Rob Pelinka on trading for Mark Williams: “We felt like we got the perfect guy.”
On Williams’ fitting the archetype of big men LAL wanted to pair with Luka Doncic, how trade talks came about and why LAL isn’t concerned about Williams’ injury history:
ocregister.com/2025/02/07/lak… – 4:36 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Luka, Jimmy, KD, AD, Fox and more. The NBA got sweet revenge on the Super Bowl- bound NFL with the bright spotlight it garnered during trade deadline week for the NFL having Christmas games. Now back to NFL programming. pic.x.com/HSv65OnJE1 – 3:34 AM
Luka, Jimmy, KD, AD, Fox and more. The NBA got sweet revenge on the Super Bowl- bound NFL with the bright spotlight it garnered during trade deadline week for the NFL having Christmas games. Now back to NFL programming. pic.x.com/HSv65OnJE1 – 3:34 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Austin Reaves asked about Luka Doncic: “One thing I love most is his competitive spirit … (when he steps on the court), he’s in kill mode … I’m very excited to take the court with him.” – 1:36 AM
Austin Reaves asked about Luka Doncic: “One thing I love most is his competitive spirit … (when he steps on the court), he’s in kill mode … I’m very excited to take the court with him.” – 1:36 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😅 Luka Doncic’s reaction after Draymond Green missed an open lay-up!
pic.x.com/0WVVc0QgxL – 1:27 AM
😅 Luka Doncic’s reaction after Draymond Green missed an open lay-up!
pic.x.com/0WVVc0QgxL – 1:27 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron, anticipating having a basketball shorthand with Luka Doncic – as so few see the game at their level – noted that he’s seen it since the day Luka came into the NBA: “Just a super duper special talent.” – 1:06 AM
LeBron, anticipating having a basketball shorthand with Luka Doncic – as so few see the game at their level – noted that he’s seen it since the day Luka came into the NBA: “Just a super duper special talent.” – 1:06 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Williams wasn’t openly on the trade market, but once he became available to them, LA decided to go all-in and make an aggressive offer for the 23-year-old big. Williams fit the center archetype that Pelinka and Luka Doncic discussed upon Doncic arriving in LA. – 12:49 AM
Williams wasn’t openly on the trade market, but once he became available to them, LA decided to go all-in and make an aggressive offer for the 23-year-old big. Williams fit the center archetype that Pelinka and Luka Doncic discussed upon Doncic arriving in LA. – 12:49 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The building is abuzz after LeBron drilled 3 consecutive 3’s within a minute of game time (9:47, 9:30 and 9:09), no one more than Luka Doncic, who was laughing from the bench before walking out to embrace LeBron into a Warriors time out.
Lakers lead 45-23. – 10:41 PM
The building is abuzz after LeBron drilled 3 consecutive 3’s within a minute of game time (9:47, 9:30 and 9:09), no one more than Luka Doncic, who was laughing from the bench before walking out to embrace LeBron into a Warriors time out.
Lakers lead 45-23. – 10:41 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers’ Luka Doncic gets a standing ovation in LA pic.x.com/99Dib8LoI3 – 10:05 PM
Lakers’ Luka Doncic gets a standing ovation in LA pic.x.com/99Dib8LoI3 – 10:05 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
NBA Finals rematch.
The first win of the post-Luka era. pic.x.com/eUZBSv2czh – 9:47 PM
NBA Finals rematch.
The first win of the post-Luka era. pic.x.com/eUZBSv2czh – 9:47 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
No setback, but JJ says Luka is trending towards playing on Monday, not Saturday – 8:22 PM
No setback, but JJ says Luka is trending towards playing on Monday, not Saturday – 8:22 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
JJ Redick says that Luka Doncic is more likely to make his Lakers debut on Monday vs. Utah than on Saturday vs. Indiana.
He said his participation in the 5-on-5 stay-ready game yesterday was good and there have been no setbacks. – 8:21 PM
JJ Redick says that Luka Doncic is more likely to make his Lakers debut on Monday vs. Utah than on Saturday vs. Indiana.
He said his participation in the 5-on-5 stay-ready game yesterday was good and there have been no setbacks. – 8:21 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick on when Luka Doncic might debut for the Lakers:
“Probably more likely Monday. No set backs. He looked good yesterday (playing 5-on-5 with the stay-ready group).” – 8:21 PM
JJ Redick on when Luka Doncic might debut for the Lakers:
“Probably more likely Monday. No set backs. He looked good yesterday (playing 5-on-5 with the stay-ready group).” – 8:21 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
JJ Redick says Luka Doncic’s scrimmage with the stay ready group went “well” and that his return is more likely for Monday vs. Utah. – 8:20 PM
JJ Redick says Luka Doncic’s scrimmage with the stay ready group went “well” and that his return is more likely for Monday vs. Utah. – 8:20 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
JJ Redick says that Luka Doncic will “probably more likely” make his debut with the Lakers on Monday vs. Utah. – 8:20 PM
JJ Redick says that Luka Doncic will “probably more likely” make his debut with the Lakers on Monday vs. Utah. – 8:20 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
JJ Redick said Luka Doncic is trending toward making his debut Monday, adding that his 5-on-5 “stay ready” game went “very well.” – 8:20 PM
JJ Redick said Luka Doncic is trending toward making his debut Monday, adding that his 5-on-5 “stay ready” game went “very well.” – 8:20 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
JJ Redick says Luka Doncic’s debut is “probably more likely Monday” but added, “No commitment made” as to Saturday being out of the question. – 8:19 PM
JJ Redick says Luka Doncic’s debut is “probably more likely Monday” but added, “No commitment made” as to Saturday being out of the question. – 8:19 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kenny Smith on TNT: “When you get AD, you are secure for the next two, three years. It’s a parallel move that could be a positive move with AD. There’s no dropoff because AD is averaging 26, 27 points a game. . . Defensively, he impacts the game differently than Luka, of course, – 7:29 PM
Kenny Smith on TNT: “When you get AD, you are secure for the next two, three years. It’s a parallel move that could be a positive move with AD. There’s no dropoff because AD is averaging 26, 27 points a game. . . Defensively, he impacts the game differently than Luka, of course, – 7:29 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Luka Dončić is targeting Monday against Utah for his Lakers debut, @TheSteinLine has learned.
He returned to 5-on-5 play in practice this week and is said to be progressing well in his ramp up from his left calf strain on Christmas.
More NBA from me: tinyurl.com/yrmzrx83 pic.x.com/6yLu7Q1dKz – 6:39 PM
Luka Dončić is targeting Monday against Utah for his Lakers debut, @TheSteinLine has learned.
He returned to 5-on-5 play in practice this week and is said to be progressing well in his ramp up from his left calf strain on Christmas.
More NBA from me: tinyurl.com/yrmzrx83 pic.x.com/6yLu7Q1dKz – 6:39 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“We got 10 more years at least of this Luka Doncic.” —@KendrickPerkins 😤
BIG PERK’S BIG LIST of the best NBA trade deadline moves 👀 pic.x.com/dUE3MhqtzJ – 4:52 PM
“We got 10 more years at least of this Luka Doncic.” —@KendrickPerkins 😤
BIG PERK’S BIG LIST of the best NBA trade deadline moves 👀 pic.x.com/dUE3MhqtzJ – 4:52 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“They don’t think he can get them where they want to go.”
Bob Myers on why the Mavs were “frustrated” with Luka Doncic 👀 pic.x.com/OTXi9a40Vb – 3:52 PM
“They don’t think he can get them where they want to go.”
Bob Myers on why the Mavs were “frustrated” with Luka Doncic 👀 pic.x.com/OTXi9a40Vb – 3:52 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The All-Trade Deadline team:
Luka Doncic
De’Aaron Fox
Jimmy Butler
Brandon Ingram
Anthony Davis
How many wins for this squad? pic.x.com/1VbmlEaBBW – 3:02 PM
The All-Trade Deadline team:
Luka Doncic
De’Aaron Fox
Jimmy Butler
Brandon Ingram
Anthony Davis
How many wins for this squad? pic.x.com/1VbmlEaBBW – 3:02 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
NBA Trade Deadline reactions: Marcus Smart traded, Cavs make an upgrade, Bucks make a sad deal, and still worked up about Luka Doncic bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/02/06/nba… – 3:02 PM
NBA Trade Deadline reactions: Marcus Smart traded, Cavs make an upgrade, Bucks make a sad deal, and still worked up about Luka Doncic bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/02/06/nba… – 3:02 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
On today’s show @coachthorpe and @jshector talk about #NBATradeDeadline Luka and the Lakers, the Mavericks’ future, Jimmy and the Warriors, and much more.
🎧: bit.ly/3PW1OKl
🎥: bit.ly/4hr4Cuq pic.x.com/DMEXMHDOwM – 2:59 PM
On today’s show @coachthorpe and @jshector talk about #NBATradeDeadline Luka and the Lakers, the Mavericks’ future, Jimmy and the Warriors, and much more.
🎧: bit.ly/3PW1OKl
🎥: bit.ly/4hr4Cuq pic.x.com/DMEXMHDOwM – 2:59 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“The assets [the Lakers] were able to use in this deal were the assets that did not go to Dallas in the Luka deal.”
@ramonashelburne on the Lakers’ trade for Mark Williams from the Hornets. pic.x.com/Izi0lLuuVN – 2:42 PM
“The assets [the Lakers] were able to use in this deal were the assets that did not go to Dallas in the Luka deal.”
@ramonashelburne on the Lakers’ trade for Mark Williams from the Hornets. pic.x.com/Izi0lLuuVN – 2:42 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2:
Mavs’ Spencer Dinwiddie: Fan reaction to Luka Doncic trade is ‘completely understandable’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:27 PM
From @MikeACurtis2:
Mavs’ Spencer Dinwiddie: Fan reaction to Luka Doncic trade is ‘completely understandable’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:27 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Mark Williams will join Luka and LeBron in LA.
@TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine react to the latest Trade Deadline news pic.x.com/HIXEtFmxzm – 12:48 PM
Mark Williams will join Luka and LeBron in LA.
@TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine react to the latest Trade Deadline news pic.x.com/HIXEtFmxzm – 12:48 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, talking Knicks at the deadline, the 7-of-8 run, the Luka Doncic trade and more with @JLEdwardsIII.
Listen/Subscribe: patreon.com/posts/episode-… pic.x.com/fWJ2UhrDgM – 11:17 AM
NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, talking Knicks at the deadline, the 7-of-8 run, the Luka Doncic trade and more with @JLEdwardsIII.
Listen/Subscribe: patreon.com/posts/episode-… pic.x.com/fWJ2UhrDgM – 11:17 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
🚨 NEW BIG NUMBER: Is Amen Thompson untouchable? The Luka Dončić trade has redefined that word but here’s 41 minutes of @YourManDevine and I swooning about Flubber Kawhi.
Apple: tinyurl.com/4524sumr
Spotify: tinyurl.com/ye6mw53d
YouTube: youtu.be/EI4P74NtRlo – 10:00 AM
🚨 NEW BIG NUMBER: Is Amen Thompson untouchable? The Luka Dončić trade has redefined that word but here’s 41 minutes of @YourManDevine and I swooning about Flubber Kawhi.
Apple: tinyurl.com/4524sumr
Spotify: tinyurl.com/ye6mw53d
YouTube: youtu.be/EI4P74NtRlo – 10:00 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Mavs trading Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis because of player health concerns doesn’t add up. sports.yahoo.com/why-did-luka-d… pic.x.com/gsOHfPx3Ou – 7:13 AM
Mavs trading Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis because of player health concerns doesn’t add up. sports.yahoo.com/why-did-luka-d… pic.x.com/gsOHfPx3Ou – 7:13 AM
More on this storyline
Carmelo Anthony: At this point in time, in order to make certain things happen, I can’t put certain people in these situations to actually influence or mess this up. Bron couldn’t have known. He couldn’t. Rich Paul couldn’t know. Nobody else could know. He knew AD was unhappy. He knew AD was unhappy—that’s what he knew. -via YouTube / February 7, 2025
“Probably a lot of heartbreak amongst the fans,” Klay Thompson said after scoring 25 points in a 127-120 victory over the defending champion Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Thursday. “Probably some boos. But, as a professional, you have to embrace everything, and we’re paid to play this game and perform at the highest level. “I don’t know what to expect. I know Luka was so dear to every Mavs fan’s heart. We’ve just got to win, and do it on a consistent basis, and give ourselves a chance to win the whole thing, and I think that will ease all of the fans’ pain and anger. “It’s going to be weird, but that’s what we sign up for.” -via ESPN / February 7, 2025
“It shows what Luka meant to the community. It shows how much the fan base loves him. Still loves him,” Dinwiddie said. “Also, I think for a fan base that had Dirk for 20 years and seemingly right when Dirk was about to retire, they got Dirk 2.0 in a sense, it’s understandable. Nobody is mad at Dallas fans for their reaction. With something that’s emotional, you have to give it a chance to process and feel and live in that moment.” -via ESPN / February 7, 2025
