Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers
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“Both of us were caught off [guard], surprised by [the trade],” Davis told reporters.
From Heavy
“So many emotions. It brought tears to my eyes.”
From Inc
Several hours before the sold-out game, tickets on the secondary market for upper-level seats were running at $230 and more, excluding fees.
From U.S. News & World Report
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The Los Angeles Lakers are the obvious team to trade for the three-time MVP amid the drama with the Denver Nuggets.
Feb 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes into shot the ball on Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic is going down to work against Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks.
The Los Angeles Lakers will try to hang onto the third seed in the NBA's Western Conference when they welcome the Houston Rockets to Crypto.com Arena on Friday.
Asked after the game if he had a chance to or would try to acknowledge the NFL stars in attendance, big-time football fan LeBron James said he definitely would before reiterating how "King Henry is my favorite player in the National Football League." (Chiefs fans, don't fret; he also called Mahomes "the best player in football.”)
However, one of Davis' former teammates believes the Chicago native is "damaged goods" now. Appearing on Shannon Sharpe's "Night Cap Podcast," Patrick Beverley took several shots at Davis, calling the one-time NBA champion "a bag of potatoes" and "damaged goods."