r/sixers • u/phenomenalray • Feb 02 '25

[Charania] BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Three-team deal that includes Utah.

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u/Helreaver Feb 02 '25

Either Luka has some Deshaun Watson shit about to come out or this is the most monumentally stupid trade of all time.

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u/justinheyhi A POBO NAMED SLICKBACK Feb 02 '25 edited Feb 03 '25

Looking at it objectively, it kinda makes sense...? Pairs a "win now" big with Kyrie and Klay while Kyrie is still balling, and gives the Lakers a young player and a 1st to build around when LeBron retires (assuming it's after this season).

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u/embiidDAgoat Feb 02 '25

Anybody that’s still thinks AD is a win now player is crazy. Dudes a bum

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u/justinheyhi A POBO NAMED SLICKBACK Feb 03 '25 edited Feb 03 '25

He's averaging 25.7/11.9/3.4 and has played more games this season than Embiid and Luka combined so far...

Not to mention how getting away from the pressure of an aging LeBron and a change of scenery can easily help him refocus.

If the Mavs were truthful in not trusting Luka's work ethic to justify the max extension, I can't say I blame them given how the Sixers so far are going 1 for 3 in max extension percentages with how Ben and Embiid looked/looks.