Former Dallas Mavericks star Chandler Parsons revealed the short-and-sweet response he got from Mark Cuban following the stunning Luka Doncic blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Mark Cuban and Luka Doncic (Photos by Getty Images)
Just after midnight on Sunday, ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news on perhaps the most shocking trade in NBA history. In a three-team deal with the Utah Jazz, the Lakers acquired Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, with the Mavericks getting All-Star big man Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick.
As for Utah, they received Jalen Hood-Schifino and a pair of 2025 second-round picks.
Speaking on the latest edition of FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back” program, Chandler Parsons revealed the conversation he had with Mark Cuban following the bombshell trade announcement.
After Parsons texted Cuban, “I’m so confused,” the Mavericks’ minority owner responded with, “That makes two of us.”
Mavericks GM Nico Harrison has received immense backlash for the trade, with some Dallas fans even protesting outside the American Airlines Center. Well, it’s certainly not Mark Cuban’s problem anymore, since he sold 73 percent of the team to Patrick Dumont and Miriam Adelson.
Mark Cuban Would Have Vetoed A Luka Doncic Trade
A quote from 2020 of Cuban saying that he would divorce his wife before trading Doncic recently resurfaced. It’s safe to say that if Cuban was still the majority owner of the Mavericks, he would have quickly vetoed this trade.
Trading a top-five player in the game before his 26th birthday? Less than a year removed from an NBA Finals appearance? Mavericks fans have every reason to feel upset, but only time will tell how this trade works for all parties.
REPORT: Anonymous Current NBA All-Star Boldly Claims Dallas Mavericks “Hated” Luka Doncic Amid Blockbuster Lakers Trade
Luka Doncic (Image Credit: Getty Images)
The latest buzz from ESPN’s Shams Charania left the entire NBA community speechless. According to Charania, the Dallas Mavericks are making a blockbuster move, trading superstar Luka Doncic, along with Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, rising star Max Christie, and a coveted 2029 first-round pick. This is a three-team deal that includes Utah.
This news definitely sparked some back-and-forth within the NBA community. Players, analysts, and fans alike didn’t hold back their thoughts. Meanwhile, in the midst of all the chatter, an anonymous current NBA All-Star dropped a bombshell, declaring that the Dallas Mavericks hated Doncic during a jaw-dropping Lakers trade.
ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst recently reflected on the league’s reaction to the trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. During his discussion, he mentioned, “I had a current NBA All-Star text me and say, ‘Do you know how much the Mavericks must hate Luka?’”
Even though Windhorst kept the identity of the NBA All-Star under wraps, it’s pretty obvious that this trade sent shockwaves through the league. Many believe that this is one of the most shocking trades in NBA history.
Anthony Davis And Luka Doncic Caught Off Guard By Trade News
Luka Doncic suffered a left calf strain during a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day and has been sidelined since. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis has been suggesting that the Lakers add another center to their roster over the past few weeks. Fans have started speculating about these possible reasons for this trade. According to Shams Charania, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Luka Doncic were unaware of the trade.
“This deal materialized in the shadows … LeBron James had no idea this was coming. Anthony Davis had no idea this was coming. I’m told Luka Doncic is still stunned about this trade,” Charania said.
The Doncic-Davis trade chatter is already creating quite a stir within the NBA community. It’s going to be fascinating to witness how various players, coaches, and analysts react to this move in the days ahead
