Luka Doncic on Mavericks: Something's gotta change for sure... We were in the Western Conference Finals last year
While Luka Doncic pushed back on the possibility of him eventually looking to leave Dallas, he expressed the need for the Mavs to have a productive offseason to position themselves to be competitive again. “Something’s gotta change, for sure,” Doncic said. “I mean, last year we went to Western Conference finals. We were having fun. I always talk about the chemistry we had. It was great. But something’s gotta change for sure.”
Source: Tim MacMahon @ ESPN
Source: Tim MacMahon @ ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic wants change after losing season, Jason Kidd asks for patience dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:00 PM
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic wants change after losing season, Jason Kidd asks for patience dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:00 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @KSherringtonDMN:
Luka Doncic, Mavericks’ losing season was unimaginable. Now what? dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:39 PM
From @KSherringtonDMN:
Luka Doncic, Mavericks’ losing season was unimaginable. Now what? dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:39 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic wants change after losing season, Jason Kidd asks for patience dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:22 PM
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic wants change after losing season, Jason Kidd asks for patience dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:22 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
ESPN story on Mavs’ media exit interviews, during which Luka Doncic said he’s “happy here” and Kyrie Irving didn’t participate: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:21 PM
ESPN story on Mavs’ media exit interviews, during which Luka Doncic said he’s “happy here” and Kyrie Irving didn’t participate: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:21 PM
The Vertical @Balldontlie
“I didn’t like that decision. That’s it.”
Luka Doncic on Mavs stars sitting in the team’s final games 😬
(via @GrantAfseth)
pic.twitter.com/9S5F3cIAFy – 8:19 PM
“I didn’t like that decision. That’s it.”
Luka Doncic on Mavs stars sitting in the team’s final games 😬
(via @GrantAfseth)
pic.twitter.com/9S5F3cIAFy – 8:19 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic stressed that “I’m happy here,” clearly annoyed about speculation to the contrary and concerns about his longterm future in Dallas. – 6:17 PM
Doncic stressed that “I’m happy here,” clearly annoyed about speculation to the contrary and concerns about his longterm future in Dallas. – 6:17 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka said he didn’t like the decision to sit guys the last two games. But he was consulted about it and came to an understanding. – 6:15 PM
Luka said he didn’t like the decision to sit guys the last two games. But he was consulted about it and came to an understanding. – 6:15 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic on the Mavs’ decision to pull the plug Friday night: “I didn’t like it. That’s it.” – 5:58 PM
Luka Doncic on the Mavs’ decision to pull the plug Friday night: “I didn’t like it. That’s it.” – 5:58 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic: “I’m happy here, so there’s nothing to worry [about].” – 5:54 PM
Luka Doncic: “I’m happy here, so there’s nothing to worry [about].” – 5:54 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Luka Doncic says “I didn’t like” the decision to sit players out, but he says he’s no longer thinking about that.
“We came to an agreement.” pic.twitter.com/LU9m9FmSwH – 5:54 PM
Luka Doncic says “I didn’t like” the decision to sit players out, but he says he’s no longer thinking about that.
“We came to an agreement.” pic.twitter.com/LU9m9FmSwH – 5:54 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kidd says he’ll probably go see Doncic in Slovenia sometime this summer, but for now he just wants Doncic to exhale and get ready to reboot for next season. – 5:50 PM
Kidd says he’ll probably go see Doncic in Slovenia sometime this summer, but for now he just wants Doncic to exhale and get ready to reboot for next season. – 5:50 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
LeBron places the crown on his own head after the Lakers build a double-digit lead over the Luka Samanic-led Jazz to qualify for the play-in tournament! – 5:42 PM
LeBron places the crown on his own head after the Lakers build a double-digit lead over the Luka Samanic-led Jazz to qualify for the play-in tournament! – 5:42 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Luka Garza getting loose behind the Wolves bench. Think we’re gonna see him here with the Wolves’ top 3 centers in foul trouble (KAT), hurt (Naz), done playing basketball today (Gobert). – 5:14 PM
Luka Garza getting loose behind the Wolves bench. Think we’re gonna see him here with the Wolves’ top 3 centers in foul trouble (KAT), hurt (Naz), done playing basketball today (Gobert). – 5:14 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
KAT picks up his 4th and has to go to the bench.
With Gobert also, um, out, Wolves going with Kyle Anderson as the backup 5. He’s guarding Valanciunas.
Luka Garza is in uniform on the bench, so is Nate Knight. – 5:06 PM
KAT picks up his 4th and has to go to the bench.
With Gobert also, um, out, Wolves going with Kyle Anderson as the backup 5. He’s guarding Valanciunas.
Luka Garza is in uniform on the bench, so is Nate Knight. – 5:06 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Right on last day Luka Samanic submits a strong contender for worst alleyoop attempt of the season. – 4:17 PM
Right on last day Luka Samanic submits a strong contender for worst alleyoop attempt of the season. – 4:17 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
End of first quarter: San Antonio 42, Dallas 14.
Meanwhile, guy behind us yelling “Kyrie! Kyrie! Luka! Luka!” during the many, many quiet moments in the arena is going to drive us crazy by halftime. – 4:05 PM
End of first quarter: San Antonio 42, Dallas 14.
Meanwhile, guy behind us yelling “Kyrie! Kyrie! Luka! Luka!” during the many, many quiet moments in the arena is going to drive us crazy by halftime. – 4:05 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG as a starter this season (minimum 4 games):
39.0 — Cam Thomas
33.1 — Joel Embiid
32.4 — Luka Doncic
Elite. pic.twitter.com/UjlI22TxzQ – 3:21 PM
Most PPG as a starter this season (minimum 4 games):
39.0 — Cam Thomas
33.1 — Joel Embiid
32.4 — Luka Doncic
Elite. pic.twitter.com/UjlI22TxzQ – 3:21 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Were the Mavericks clumsy in their obvious tank job Friday? Sure. Was it embarrassing for a team w/Luka & Kyrie to choose not to fight to the end? Yep. But if the NBA investigates Dallas, it will have to investigate a lot of its teams. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3zGl1qS – 12:00 PM
Were the Mavericks clumsy in their obvious tank job Friday? Sure. Was it embarrassing for a team w/Luka & Kyrie to choose not to fight to the end? Yep. But if the NBA investigates Dallas, it will have to investigate a lot of its teams. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3zGl1qS – 12:00 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
April 9 RPR MVP:
1. Joel Embiid: 16.4
2. Nikola Jokić: 15.9
3. Luka Dončić: 15.3
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.4
5. Jayson Tatum: 14.1
6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 13.8
7. Damian Lillard: 13.8
8. Anthony Davis: 13.4
9. Stephen Curry: 12.6
10. LeBron James: 12.6 pic.twitter.com/MyvTR6ZdIS – 11:45 AM
April 9 RPR MVP:
1. Joel Embiid: 16.4
2. Nikola Jokić: 15.9
3. Luka Dončić: 15.3
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.4
5. Jayson Tatum: 14.1
6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 13.8
7. Damian Lillard: 13.8
8. Anthony Davis: 13.4
9. Stephen Curry: 12.6
10. LeBron James: 12.6 pic.twitter.com/MyvTR6ZdIS – 11:45 AM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Were the Mavericks clumsy in their obvious tank job Friday? Sure. Was it embarrassing for a team w/Luka & Kyrie to choose not to fight to the end? Yep. But if the NBA investigates Dallas, it will have to investigate a lot of its teams. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3zGl1qS – 9:00 AM
Were the Mavericks clumsy in their obvious tank job Friday? Sure. Was it embarrassing for a team w/Luka & Kyrie to choose not to fight to the end? Yep. But if the NBA investigates Dallas, it will have to investigate a lot of its teams. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3zGl1qS – 9:00 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Mavs worried Luka Doncic could request a trade in the summer of 2024? sportando.basketball/en/luka-doncic… – 8:02 AM
Mavs worried Luka Doncic could request a trade in the summer of 2024? sportando.basketball/en/luka-doncic… – 8:02 AM
More on this storyline
ESPN reported after the Mavs were eliminated from play-in contention that there is fear within the organization that Doncic, who just finished the first year of a five-year, $215 million supermax contract that has a player option for the final season, could consider requesting a trade as soon as the summer of 2024 if significant progress is not made next season. “It was funny, you know, because I didn’t know that was true,” said Doncic, who averaged a career-high 32.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8.0 points per game this season. “I didn’t say it.” -via ESPN / April 9, 2023
Doncic declined to discuss changes he would like to see. He does hope that he has the same backcourt partner next season, stating that he wants the Mavs to re-sign Irving in free agency, which Cuban called the team’s top summer priority. “I think it’s a great fit,” Doncic said. “Obviously people are gonna say no [and] look at the results we are having, but like I said, chemistry and relationships takes time. I wish he can still be here.” -via ESPN / April 9, 2023