US EditionAdam Silver Issues Veto Response Amid Luka Doncic Trade Controversy
- Adam Silver expressed surprise at the Mavericks' trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, calling it unprecedented in NBA history due to the players involved.
- Silver acknowledged the Dallas Mavericks' belief that trading Doncic was in the franchise's best interest, stating, "...they did what they thought was in the best interest of their organization".
- Many fans in Dallas are frustrated by the trade, especially after Davis was injured in his debut with the team.
- Victor Wembanyama, a player from the San Antonio Spurs, empathized with Mavericks fans, noting their strong emotions following the trade that sent a 25-year-old superstar away from Dallas.
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NBA: Mavs fans 'hurting' after Doncic trade but team still contenders, Wemby says
OAKLAND — Victor Wembanyama said that while the Mavericks’ fanbase is still reeling from the franchise’s stunning decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Lakers, he believes Dallas can still contend for an NBA championship. Like most around the league, the San Antonio big man known as Wemby was still processing the trade from two weeks ago, […] The post NBA: Mavs fans ‘hurting’ after Doncic trade but team still contenders, Wemby says appeared first…
NBA: Adam Silver urges angry Mavericks fans to keep faith
SAN FRANCISCO — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has a message to those Dallas Mavericks fans who are still angry, two weeks later: He feels your pain. That said, he’s also sure that the Mavericks believe that their decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis was — in their minds, at least — the best possible move for the franchise. Silver, in his annual address at All-Star weekend on Saturday, said he had no advance wo…
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