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Anthony Davis Doesn't Believe Nobody Knew Lakers, Mavericks Were Discussing Luka Doncic Trade

Summary by Los Angeles Times
Anthony Davis was in disbelief when he found out he had been traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Davis immediately FaceTimed LeBron James hoping to be filled in with details about what had happened and why. The trade discussions between Nico Harrison and Rob Pelinka were reportedly kept so confidential that the only other parties to have advanced knowledge were Patrick Dumont and Jeanie Buss. "When it happen…

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New York PostNew York Post

Anthony Davis not buying Lakers’ front office spin on blockbuster Luka Doncic trade

Anthony Davis said he doesn't believe that "nobody knew" in the Lakers' organization about the blockbuster trade with Dallas for Luka Doncic before it rocked the NBA earlier this month.

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Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times

Anthony Davis Doesn't Believe Nobody Knew Lakers, Mavericks Were Discussing Luka Doncic Trade

Anthony Davis was in disbelief when he found out he had been traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Davis immediately FaceTimed LeBron James hoping to be filled in with details about what had happened and why. The trade discussions between Nico Harrison and Rob Pelinka were reportedly kept so confidential that the only other parties to have advanced knowledge were Patrick Dumont and Jeanie Buss. "When it happen…

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Lakers NationLakers Nation

Lakers News: Anthony Davis Skeptical Nobody Knew About Trade Before It Happened

One of the craziest things about the trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks that swapping Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis is that basically no one knew the deal was going down. Neither the Lakers or Mavericks wanted anything to leak and even Utah Jazz executive Danny Ainge, the third team needed to make the trade go through, was kept in the dark about the specifics until the last minute. LeBron James has claimed that he had no i…

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Hoops HypeHoops Hype

Anthony Davis on the trade: 'Everybody’s saying nobody knew and all this other s***. I just don’t believe it'

“Everybody’s saying nobody knew and all this other s—. I just don’t believe it. But, hey man, I’m past that. I’m ready to move forward with Dallas, try to get a championship there with these guys. First off, getting back on the floor and get ready to compete. All the emotions, that s— lasted that night when it was just a shock.”Source: Los Angeles Times What’s the buzz on Twitter? Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa Lakers Taking On Timberwolves | AD Not B…

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The GriffThe Griff

Doncic trade sends heart of Dallas to LA

Why athletes matter to cities On Feb. 2, Dallas Mavericks fans hosted a funeral. Not because a player or fan passed away but because the face of the franchise had just been traded for a bag of chips. Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals in 2024, a feat that had not been achieved by the franchise since 2011. Despite their loss in the finals, Doncic had cemented himself as the de facto, modern-day Maverick. Seven months later he …

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The Griff broke the news in on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
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