Tim Bontemps: Kyrie Irving said he, Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant talked about playing together in Boston back in 2018, with the hope to do so eventually alongside Jayson Tatum. “It was a dream for Kyrie, AD, KD to be on one team and still keep JT and let him grow and then see how it goes.” AD said you guys talked about playing together back in 2018? Then, I was caught in a hallway talking to KD, and everybody was like, ‘Hey, these two are working together.’ Then the rumors started with AD around the same time. We all had that vision to play together in Boston. Danny Ainge had a large responsibility in that, trying to make it happen, make sure I stayed in Boston. But we had some young pieces in JT and JB and if we would have traded either one of them who knows if they win a championship. So the franchise had to do what was best for them, and I had to do what was best for me. So then it didn’t necessarily make a lot of sense, because the pieces and assets we had, but now, in our older age, as they say, in our league, we get a chance to do something we envisioned awhile ago, when we were young kids, so it’s exciting now. So the vision was you, KD and AD in Boston, at one time? Yeah. That has no foreshadowing either, on anything, guys. Just letting you know right now. (laughs) We were discussing in 2018, just for everybody at home that’s watching, because I know all of these words are going to be looked at. But yeah, in 2018, it was a dream for Kyrie, AD, KD to be on one team and still keep JT and let him grow and then see how it goes. But back then, those young guys weren’t ready to be in trade rumors, man. Our locker room splintered after that, once they found out. It wasn’t JB or JT, but our locker room splintered once they started figuring out the trade rumors, and our season started going in a whole different way.
Source: x.com
Source: x.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Kevin Durant trade whispers have reached a dull roar, and it feels like a deal with the Warriors that involves Jimmy Butler may be imminent. But why would the Suns do that, and what would that type of trade look like? I gave my thoughts: bit.ly/4gwU6k6 – 2:19 AM
The Kevin Durant trade whispers have reached a dull roar, and it feels like a deal with the Warriors that involves Jimmy Butler may be imminent. But why would the Suns do that, and what would that type of trade look like? I gave my thoughts: bit.ly/4gwU6k6 – 2:19 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Lakers’ LeBron James on shocking addition of Luka Doncic, loss of Anthony Davis to Dallas dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:01 AM
Lakers’ LeBron James on shocking addition of Luka Doncic, loss of Anthony Davis to Dallas dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:01 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
AD FaceTimed LeBron when he found out he had been traded. I asked him about that conversation: pic.x.com/AVB8HlTkra – 1:38 AM
AD FaceTimed LeBron when he found out he had been traded. I asked him about that conversation: pic.x.com/AVB8HlTkra – 1:38 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron on finding out AD had been traded pic.x.com/P66xS8IIsa – 1:36 AM
LeBron on finding out AD had been traded pic.x.com/P66xS8IIsa – 1:36 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
LeBron spoke about AD being traded away after six years for the first time 🥲 pic.x.com/n6224hsikt – 1:32 AM
LeBron spoke about AD being traded away after six years for the first time 🥲 pic.x.com/n6224hsikt – 1:32 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
The love for AD is real. It’s obvious the emotions are raw for LeBron James. Austin Reaves said he feels like he has an empty pit in his stomach. More to come on FOX Sports… – 1:11 AM
The love for AD is real. It’s obvious the emotions are raw for LeBron James. Austin Reaves said he feels like he has an empty pit in his stomach. More to come on FOX Sports… – 1:11 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Reaves also shared how tough the last few days have been just due to his personal connection to AD and Max Christie. He said after games, AD would FaceTime one of his kids, who’d ask for Reaves by name. Austin would then ask for his 3-point celebration, and AD’s kid would oblige. – 1:08 AM
Reaves also shared how tough the last few days have been just due to his personal connection to AD and Max Christie. He said after games, AD would FaceTime one of his kids, who’d ask for Reaves by name. Austin would then ask for his 3-point celebration, and AD’s kid would oblige. – 1:08 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James on the emotions he felt after the Lakers traded Anthony Davis to Dallas pic.x.com/skz7g6eq4e – 1:08 AM
LeBron James on the emotions he felt after the Lakers traded Anthony Davis to Dallas pic.x.com/skz7g6eq4e – 1:08 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James reflects on his “special” relationship with Anthony Davis that went beyond a teammate dynamic pic.x.com/f7SuuPCdUG – 1:08 AM
LeBron James reflects on his “special” relationship with Anthony Davis that went beyond a teammate dynamic pic.x.com/f7SuuPCdUG – 1:08 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
LeBron on his FaceTime call with Anthony Davis when Davis learned he’d been traded to Dallas. pic.x.com/NHoMXNomro – 1:04 AM
LeBron on his FaceTime call with Anthony Davis when Davis learned he’d been traded to Dallas. pic.x.com/NHoMXNomro – 1:04 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Kyrie Irving talked at length after the Mavericks’ loss in Philadelphia about the trade for Anthony Davis. Here’s what he had to say about the deal, the fans and his changing role:
mavs.com/kyrie-q-and-a/ – 12:37 AM
Kyrie Irving talked at length after the Mavericks’ loss in Philadelphia about the trade for Anthony Davis. Here’s what he had to say about the deal, the fans and his changing role:
mavs.com/kyrie-q-and-a/ – 12:37 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers beat the Clippers, 122-97, with Luka watching on the bench. In this same building, 2 1/2 weeks ago, the Clips handled LAL and LeBron, AD and JJ all lamented the construction of the roster. As Tex Winter would say, “Everything turns on a trifle.” – 12:19 AM
The Lakers beat the Clippers, 122-97, with Luka watching on the bench. In this same building, 2 1/2 weeks ago, the Clips handled LAL and LeBron, AD and JJ all lamented the construction of the roster. As Tex Winter would say, “Everything turns on a trifle.” – 12:19 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: Kyrie Irving said he and the Mavericks are still “grieving” the loss of Luka Doncic, that he’s looking forward to finally partnering with Anthony Davis and much more in his first public comments after this weekend’s stunning blockbuster.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:55 PM
New ESPN story: Kyrie Irving said he and the Mavericks are still “grieving” the loss of Luka Doncic, that he’s looking forward to finally partnering with Anthony Davis and much more in his first public comments after this weekend’s stunning blockbuster.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:55 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Raptors fans will riot if Jamal Shead is traded for Anthony Davis – 9:49 PM
Raptors fans will riot if Jamal Shead is traded for Anthony Davis – 9:49 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Kyrie getting doubled at the logo with the game on the line. pic.x.com/7h7ByRKMmO – 9:24 PM
Kyrie getting doubled at the logo with the game on the line. pic.x.com/7h7ByRKMmO – 9:24 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Yabusele gets a big-time stop, hanging in there against Marshall at the rim. Sixers seemed to send a second defender at Kyrie as soon as he got the ball. – 9:22 PM
Yabusele gets a big-time stop, hanging in there against Marshall at the rim. Sixers seemed to send a second defender at Kyrie as soon as he got the ball. – 9:22 PM
Ralph Lawler @Ohmeomy
Question for Clipper and Suns fans. Who says “No?” Leonard for Durant trade. – 8:46 PM
Question for Clipper and Suns fans. Who says “No?” Leonard for Durant trade. – 8:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick on the starting lineup and rotation after losing AD/Christie and adding Luka: “We’ll look at everything … something of this magnitude requires some retooling.” – 8:39 PM
JJ Redick on the starting lineup and rotation after losing AD/Christie and adding Luka: “We’ll look at everything … something of this magnitude requires some retooling.” – 8:39 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Naji Marshall with a steal and layup that narrowly beat the halftime buzzer and the Mavericks are up 65-58 at the break. Kyrie Irving with 17 points and newcomer Max Christie with 10 to go with five rebounds. Joel Embiid with 18 for the Sixers. – 8:11 PM
Naji Marshall with a steal and layup that narrowly beat the halftime buzzer and the Mavericks are up 65-58 at the break. Kyrie Irving with 17 points and newcomer Max Christie with 10 to go with five rebounds. Joel Embiid with 18 for the Sixers. – 8:11 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Say you’re the Mavericks. Assume the rest of the roster is otherwise equal. Who would you rather have
Kevin Durant
Or
Jimmy Butler, Dereck Lively and most of your picks – 8:01 PM
Say you’re the Mavericks. Assume the rest of the roster is otherwise equal. Who would you rather have
Kevin Durant
Or
Jimmy Butler, Dereck Lively and most of your picks – 8:01 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
We’re watching Rockets-Nets live and talking about the KD trade rumors… playback.tv/clutchfans?s=e… – 7:40 PM
We’re watching Rockets-Nets live and talking about the KD trade rumors… playback.tv/clutchfans?s=e… – 7:40 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
After one: Mavericks 31, Sixers 36.
Another excellent start for the Sixers’ offense, led by Tyrese Maxey (11 points, five assists) and Joel Embiid (seven points, 3-3 FG).
Kyrie Irving leads all scorers with a dozen. – 7:37 PM
After one: Mavericks 31, Sixers 36.
Another excellent start for the Sixers’ offense, led by Tyrese Maxey (11 points, five assists) and Joel Embiid (seven points, 3-3 FG).
Kyrie Irving leads all scorers with a dozen. – 7:37 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
KD doubtful for tomorrow with ankle sprain.
As we say in horse racing, watch the board. – 7:21 PM
KD doubtful for tomorrow with ankle sprain.
As we say in horse racing, watch the board. – 7:21 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Luka just got traded to the Lakers and it’s still a week of relentlessly hammering the KD button that button’s legacy is secure – 7:08 PM
Luka just got traded to the Lakers and it’s still a week of relentlessly hammering the KD button that button’s legacy is secure – 7:08 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The latest on our NBA trade deadline blog at @TheAthletic: multiple teams are dreaming of adding Kevin Durant to their rosters before Thursday’s deadline – and the Suns have trade dreams of their own as well. Updated all the time:
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 7:03 PM
The latest on our NBA trade deadline blog at @TheAthletic: multiple teams are dreaming of adding Kevin Durant to their rosters before Thursday’s deadline – and the Suns have trade dreams of their own as well. Updated all the time:
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 7:03 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Folks, I am trying to make the money work on a Durant-to-Dallas trade, and let me tell you, this is probably the single greatest cap puzzle I have ever attempted.
As it stands right now, I have Dallas sending out six players. Sorry Anthony Davis, you’re a center again. – 6:58 PM
Folks, I am trying to make the money work on a Durant-to-Dallas trade, and let me tell you, this is probably the single greatest cap puzzle I have ever attempted.
As it stands right now, I have Dallas sending out six players. Sorry Anthony Davis, you’re a center again. – 6:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Just landed in OKC
Suns injury report has Kevin Durant doubtful with left ankle sprain for tomorrow’s game vs. Thunder to end 4-game road trip.
Saw him walking a little gingerly in the 2nd half or OT coming out of a timeout. #Suns #ThunderUp – 6:43 PM
Just landed in OKC
Suns injury report has Kevin Durant doubtful with left ankle sprain for tomorrow’s game vs. Thunder to end 4-game road trip.
Saw him walking a little gingerly in the 2nd half or OT coming out of a timeout. #Suns #ThunderUp – 6:43 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Suns have listed Kevin Durant as doubtful for tomorrow nights game in OKC. As @SInow reported yesterday, there’s an increasing belief among rival execs that if Phoenix can’t land Jimmy Butler, the Suns will engage on a Durant deal. Phoenix working two fronts right now. – 6:42 PM
Suns have listed Kevin Durant as doubtful for tomorrow nights game in OKC. As @SInow reported yesterday, there’s an increasing belief among rival execs that if Phoenix can’t land Jimmy Butler, the Suns will engage on a Durant deal. Phoenix working two fronts right now. – 6:42 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
So you know how there was major debate back in 2021 about whether or not James Harden was the sort of superstar you’d want around Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving?
There’d be no debate with Anthony Davis. All Luka BS aside, that team would be incredible. – 6:42 PM
So you know how there was major debate back in 2021 about whether or not James Harden was the sort of superstar you’d want around Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving?
There’d be no debate with Anthony Davis. All Luka BS aside, that team would be incredible. – 6:42 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Suns have downgraded Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) to doubtful for Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma City as trade speculation continues to swirl around the future Hall of Famer.
From @JakeLFischer and me on Durant earlier today: tinyurl.com/2f674zbr – 6:38 PM
The Suns have downgraded Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) to doubtful for Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma City as trade speculation continues to swirl around the future Hall of Famer.
From @JakeLFischer and me on Durant earlier today: tinyurl.com/2f674zbr – 6:38 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Kevin Durant is now listed as doubtful with an ankle sprain for tomorrow’s Phoenix Suns game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. – 6:35 PM
Kevin Durant is now listed as doubtful with an ankle sprain for tomorrow’s Phoenix Suns game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. – 6:35 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Suns list Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) as doubtful tomorrow in Oklahoma City.
Durant is 26 points shy of 30,000 and the subject of trade talks. – 6:34 PM
Suns list Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) as doubtful tomorrow in Oklahoma City.
Durant is 26 points shy of 30,000 and the subject of trade talks. – 6:34 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Story also includes our latest intel on the Warriors’ talks with Phoenix for Kevin Durant, including the Suns’ known interest in…Draymond Green.
With @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:32 PM
Story also includes our latest intel on the Warriors’ talks with Phoenix for Kevin Durant, including the Suns’ known interest in…Draymond Green.
With @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:32 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Sources: The Warriors aren’t alone in their Kevin Durant pursuit.
On the eyes of Texas – in Dallas and Houston (maybe) – turning toward the Valley of the Sun, at @TheAthletic (w/ @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater)
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:30 PM
Sources: The Warriors aren’t alone in their Kevin Durant pursuit.
On the eyes of Texas – in Dallas and Houston (maybe) – turning toward the Valley of the Sun, at @TheAthletic (w/ @davidaldridgedc and @anthonyVslater)
nytimes.com/athletic/61136… – 6:30 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Hearing from sources that Middleton from Bucks to Washington for Kuzma is getting close, as is a Wizards-Suns Valanciunas-Nurkic move.
Story coming from @HeavyOnSports on how some teams are looking to make a run, while others position for Cooper Flagg.
Plus Luka-AD talk… – 6:27 PM
Hearing from sources that Middleton from Bucks to Washington for Kuzma is getting close, as is a Wizards-Suns Valanciunas-Nurkic move.
Story coming from @HeavyOnSports on how some teams are looking to make a run, while others position for Cooper Flagg.
Plus Luka-AD talk… – 6:27 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Got to interview Eugene Levy last week. That was a thrill. His eyebrows are the star of this year’s Little Caesars Super Bowl ad, and there’s even a Schitt’s Creek twist at the end.
admeter.usatoday.com/story/sports/a… – 5:20 PM
Got to interview Eugene Levy last week. That was a thrill. His eyebrows are the star of this year’s Little Caesars Super Bowl ad, and there’s even a Schitt’s Creek twist at the end.
admeter.usatoday.com/story/sports/a… – 5:20 PM
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StatMuse @statmuse
The Dallas Mavericks:
Anthony Davis
Caleb Martin
Kyrie Irving
Klay Thompson
Max Christie
PJ Washington
Daniel Gafford
Naji Marshall
Dereck Lively
Spencer Dinwiddie
Jaden Hardy
Dante Exum
Top __ roster in the West. pic.x.com/IwPsUpSfN1 – 3:39 PM
The Dallas Mavericks:
Anthony Davis
Caleb Martin
Kyrie Irving
Klay Thompson
Max Christie
PJ Washington
Daniel Gafford
Naji Marshall
Dereck Lively
Spencer Dinwiddie
Jaden Hardy
Dante Exum
Top __ roster in the West. pic.x.com/IwPsUpSfN1 – 3:39 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Thrilled to report that my two blank spaces left on my Suns trade deadline bingo card were “rival execs” and “Kevin Durant trade speculation based off thirdhand chatter.” I won with 48 hours still to go. – 3:33 PM
Thrilled to report that my two blank spaces left on my Suns trade deadline bingo card were “rival execs” and “Kevin Durant trade speculation based off thirdhand chatter.” I won with 48 hours still to go. – 3:33 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Here’s what Anthony Davis had to say in his first interview as a Dallas Maverick:
mavs.com/davis-arrives/ – 2:42 PM
Here’s what Anthony Davis had to say in his first interview as a Dallas Maverick:
mavs.com/davis-arrives/ – 2:42 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Anthony Davis ‘very excited’ to play with Kyrie Irving after shocking trade to Mavericks
Story from Philadelphia: nytimes.com/athletic/61129… – 1:33 PM
Anthony Davis ‘very excited’ to play with Kyrie Irving after shocking trade to Mavericks
Story from Philadelphia: nytimes.com/athletic/61129… – 1:33 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: Anthony Davis was about to watch a movie with his wife Saturday night when he took a call from Rob Pelinka & J.J. Redick, the contents of which stunned him as much as everyone else:
He was being traded for Luka Doncic.
“I was shocked.”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:01 PM
New ESPN story: Anthony Davis was about to watch a movie with his wife Saturday night when he took a call from Rob Pelinka & J.J. Redick, the contents of which stunned him as much as everyone else:
He was being traded for Luka Doncic.
“I was shocked.”
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:01 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Anthony Davis already looking out for the Mavericks 💙 pic.x.com/UuL5h3tuiv – 1:01 PM
Anthony Davis already looking out for the Mavericks 💙 pic.x.com/UuL5h3tuiv – 1:01 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Trey Murphy has more 40-point games than
Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Damian Lillard
Jaylen Brown
Trae Young
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Donovan Mitchell
this season. pic.x.com/OD1A6c3FPs – 12:49 PM
Trey Murphy has more 40-point games than
Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Damian Lillard
Jaylen Brown
Trae Young
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Donovan Mitchell
this season. pic.x.com/OD1A6c3FPs – 12:49 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The Luka-isn’t-in-shape stuff is kind of funny, considering last year he was the first player in a decade to have a season with 3,500 minutes and 3,000 points. (Durant did it in 2013-14. LeBron missed it by one point in 2017-18.) – 12:46 PM
The Luka-isn’t-in-shape stuff is kind of funny, considering last year he was the first player in a decade to have a season with 3,500 minutes and 3,000 points. (Durant did it in 2013-14. LeBron missed it by one point in 2017-18.) – 12:46 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
AD on why he gave up his $6 mil trade bonus: “Trying to help the team. Obviously you always want to get better & losing a monumental piece like Luka … it’s a lot, right? So I’m just trying to do my part and help Nico and the organization on how we can continuously get better.” – 12:31 PM
AD on why he gave up his $6 mil trade bonus: “Trying to help the team. Obviously you always want to get better & losing a monumental piece like Luka … it’s a lot, right? So I’m just trying to do my part and help Nico and the organization on how we can continuously get better.” – 12:31 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Anthony Davis on his initial reaction to the trade:
“I was shocked. I didn’t know. I was actually at home, about to watch a movie with my wife and got the phone call. I had no idea….Now I’m kind of over it and just getting ready to play with Dallas.” pic.x.com/IVdzsHFzGA – 12:22 PM
Anthony Davis on his initial reaction to the trade:
“I was shocked. I didn’t know. I was actually at home, about to watch a movie with my wife and got the phone call. I had no idea….Now I’m kind of over it and just getting ready to play with Dallas.” pic.x.com/IVdzsHFzGA – 12:22 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Anthony Davis said this morning that while he isn’t playing tonight with the abdominal strain he suffered last week, he was going to go through a post-shootaround workout and that he could return as soon as Thursday in Boston or Saturday at home against Houston. – 12:15 PM
Anthony Davis said this morning that while he isn’t playing tonight with the abdominal strain he suffered last week, he was going to go through a post-shootaround workout and that he could return as soon as Thursday in Boston or Saturday at home against Houston. – 12:15 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Anthony Davis on playing with Kyrie Irving: “I’m very excited. Me and Kai talked about this I think in 2018 when I asked for a trade from New Orleans. We’ve been wanting to play alongside each other for a very long time. Now we got that opportunity.” – 12:10 PM
Anthony Davis on playing with Kyrie Irving: “I’m very excited. Me and Kai talked about this I think in 2018 when I asked for a trade from New Orleans. We’ve been wanting to play alongside each other for a very long time. Now we got that opportunity.” – 12:10 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Ad and Max both speaking after shootaround. We’ll have the details this afternoon. – 11:50 AM
Ad and Max both speaking after shootaround. We’ll have the details this afternoon. – 11:50 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
The Mavs just finished shootaround here at Wells Fargo Center. Anthony Davis and Max Christie are here. Davis even gets in on the halfcourt shooting action. pic.x.com/lFHxxNXctq – 11:36 AM
The Mavs just finished shootaround here at Wells Fargo Center. Anthony Davis and Max Christie are here. Davis even gets in on the halfcourt shooting action. pic.x.com/lFHxxNXctq – 11:36 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Anthony Davis is on hand here in Philadelphia. He won’t play tonight against the 76ers with the abdominal strain he, ironically, suffered here last week with the Lakers. pic.x.com/m9HTjAMGCw – 11:35 AM
Anthony Davis is on hand here in Philadelphia. He won’t play tonight against the 76ers with the abdominal strain he, ironically, suffered here last week with the Lakers. pic.x.com/m9HTjAMGCw – 11:35 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
The only Mavericks out tonight on the latest injury report: Anthony Davis (abdominal muscle strain), Dereck Lively II (right ankle stress fracture) and Dwight Powell (right hip strain). – 10:48 AM
The only Mavericks out tonight on the latest injury report: Anthony Davis (abdominal muscle strain), Dereck Lively II (right ankle stress fracture) and Dwight Powell (right hip strain). – 10:48 AM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
Two things that are true:
(1) Anthony Davis is having his most efficient outside shooting season since 2016
(2) Anthony Davis shot unusually well from outside in the 2020 and 2023 playoff runs, and is generally a low efficiency outside shooter pic.x.com/NM9D9D4ooY – 10:30 AM
Two things that are true:
(1) Anthony Davis is having his most efficient outside shooting season since 2016
(2) Anthony Davis shot unusually well from outside in the 2020 and 2023 playoff runs, and is generally a low efficiency outside shooter pic.x.com/NM9D9D4ooY – 10:30 AM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
The radio show is live on the @InfSportsNet from 10-noon ET: More on AD-Luka fallout, guessing at LeBron’s role, Kupp on the trade market, SB Media Day, @RyanHarris_68, Buy/Sell, KD trade rumors, @PrettyDaddyRTY, more.
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Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Fun Kevin Durant trade teams:
OKC
San Antonio
Memphis
Cavaliers – 9:50 AM
Fun Kevin Durant trade teams:
OKC
San Antonio
Memphis
Cavaliers – 9:50 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Luka Doncic Foundation shares star’s farewell with full-page ad in The Dallas Morning News dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:15 AM
Luka Doncic Foundation shares star’s farewell with full-page ad in The Dallas Morning News dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:15 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Suns “Seriously Considering” Trading Kevin Durant Before Deadline sportando.basketball/en/suns-seriou… – 4:36 AM
Suns “Seriously Considering” Trading Kevin Durant Before Deadline sportando.basketball/en/suns-seriou… – 4:36 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I don’t want to be too soon with the situation, but we just seen what went down a couple of days ago.”
Devin Booker noting Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade when asked about being with just Phoenix Suns in becoming franchise all-time leading scorer.
“It is foreign in this league pic.x.com/u6QFFKyBVq – 3:30 AM
“I don’t want to be too soon with the situation, but we just seen what went down a couple of days ago.”
Devin Booker noting Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade when asked about being with just Phoenix Suns in becoming franchise all-time leading scorer.
“It is foreign in this league pic.x.com/u6QFFKyBVq – 3:30 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Talked to Devin Booker about his record and more as well as Mike Budenholzer, Kevin Durant, Tyus Jones, Ryan Dunn, Grayson Allen, Booker’s dad, Melvin, and Blazers coach Chauncey Billups as he gave Booker a hug during timeout after he became Suns all-time leading scorer. #Suns – 1:52 AM
Talked to Devin Booker about his record and more as well as Mike Budenholzer, Kevin Durant, Tyus Jones, Ryan Dunn, Grayson Allen, Booker’s dad, Melvin, and Blazers coach Chauncey Billups as he gave Booker a hug during timeout after he became Suns all-time leading scorer. #Suns – 1:52 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final (OT): POR 121, PHX 119
Booker: 34 Pts, 4 Ast, 9-18 FG, 3-8 3P, 13-14 FT
Durant: 27-5-5-2, 10-21 FG
Beal: 25-5-3-3, 8-17 FG
O’Neale: 14-5-4-4, 4-7 3P
Ayton: 25 Pts, 20 Reb, 9-22 FG – 12:46 AM
Final (OT): POR 121, PHX 119
Booker: 34 Pts, 4 Ast, 9-18 FG, 3-8 3P, 13-14 FT
Durant: 27-5-5-2, 10-21 FG
Beal: 25-5-3-3, 8-17 FG
O’Neale: 14-5-4-4, 4-7 3P
Ayton: 25 Pts, 20 Reb, 9-22 FG – 12:46 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns have had their opportunities in OT, even with Kevin Durant’s foot/ankle clearly bothering him. Just a few too many open 3s that haven’t fallen. Down 3 with 39 seconds left – 12:30 AM
Suns have had their opportunities in OT, even with Kevin Durant’s foot/ankle clearly bothering him. Just a few too many open 3s that haven’t fallen. Down 3 with 39 seconds left – 12:30 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant block.
Grant dunk.
O’Neale 3.
Tie game 107-107 with 1.7 seconds left. Timeout Blazers. #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/j1fdgJAq94 – 12:17 AM
Durant block.
Grant dunk.
O’Neale 3.
Tie game 107-107 with 1.7 seconds left. Timeout Blazers. #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/j1fdgJAq94 – 12:17 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 4Q: POR 107, PHX 107
Booker: 30-4-3, 8-15 FG, 3-6 3P, 11-11 FT
Durant: 23-5-4, 9-18 FG
Beal: 21 Pts, 3 Stl, 7-16 FG
Avdija: 24-8-5, 8-11 FG
Bradley Beal with the game-saving block on Anfernee Simons to end regulation – 12:17 AM
End of 4Q: POR 107, PHX 107
Booker: 30-4-3, 8-15 FG, 3-6 3P, 11-11 FT
Durant: 23-5-4, 9-18 FG
Beal: 21 Pts, 3 Stl, 7-16 FG
Avdija: 24-8-5, 8-11 FG
Bradley Beal with the game-saving block on Anfernee Simons to end regulation – 12:17 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant quick 3. Misses.
2-of-1?
Blazers timeout. Suns down one with 21.7 seconds left.
10 on shot clock. #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/Q2vKk6onml – 12:14 AM
Durant quick 3. Misses.
2-of-1?
Blazers timeout. Suns down one with 21.7 seconds left.
10 on shot clock. #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/Q2vKk6onml – 12:14 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Just the comparison of Durant having someone draped over him all possession to Simons not getting touched once that while possession. – 12:12 AM
Just the comparison of Durant having someone draped over him all possession to Simons not getting touched once that while possession. – 12:12 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That KD block at the rim on DA was incredible. They’ve been targeting Ayton on the mismatches on the other end as well – 12:07 AM
That KD block at the rim on DA was incredible. They’ve been targeting Ayton on the mismatches on the other end as well – 12:07 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns going small with Kevin Durant at the 5 got them back into this one. Would’ve liked to see more than 12 minutes for Ryan Dunn tonight though – 12:05 AM
Suns going small with Kevin Durant at the 5 got them back into this one. Would’ve liked to see more than 12 minutes for Ryan Dunn tonight though – 12:05 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Toumani Camara again.
5-of-7 from 3.
Durant drive and jam answer. Suns down one. #Suns #RipCity – 12:05 AM
Toumani Camara again.
5-of-7 from 3.
Durant drive and jam answer. Suns down one. #Suns #RipCity – 12:05 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: POR 86, PHX 80
Booker: 28 Pts, 7-12 FG, 3-5 3P, 11-11 FT
Durant: 15-4-4, 6-13 FG
Beal: 14 Pts, 3 Stl, 5-12 FG
Avdija: 22 Pts, 7 Reb, 4 Ast, 8-11 FG
Suns outscored 37-25 in 3Q – 11:44 PM
End of 3Q: POR 86, PHX 80
Booker: 28 Pts, 7-12 FG, 3-5 3P, 11-11 FT
Durant: 15-4-4, 6-13 FG
Beal: 14 Pts, 3 Stl, 5-12 FG
Avdija: 22 Pts, 7 Reb, 4 Ast, 8-11 FG
Suns outscored 37-25 in 3Q – 11:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker walking off the court during a timeout and was greeted and congratulated by his teammates on the bench as Kevin Durant gave him a hug after becoming the Phoenix Suns all-time leading scorer. #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/RwwfUqQXYd – 11:37 PM
Devin Booker walking off the court during a timeout and was greeted and congratulated by his teammates on the bench as Kevin Durant gave him a hug after becoming the Phoenix Suns all-time leading scorer. #Suns #RipCity pic.x.com/RwwfUqQXYd – 11:37 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Trey Murphy tonight:
41 PTS (ties career-high)
8 3P
Joins AD as the only players in franchise history with back-to-back 40 PT games. pic.x.com/Ue1DFtc6Y0 – 11:22 PM
Trey Murphy tonight:
41 PTS (ties career-high)
8 3P
Joins AD as the only players in franchise history with back-to-back 40 PT games. pic.x.com/Ue1DFtc6Y0 – 11:22 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 55, POR 49
Booker: 17 Pts, 5-9 FG, 2-3 3P
Durant: 10 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 4-6 FG
Beal: 10 Pts, 2 Stl, 4-10 FG
Avdija: 17 Pts, 7-9 FG
Devin Booker is 6 points away from becoming the Suns’ all-time leading scorer – 11:02 PM
Halftime: PHX 55, POR 49
Booker: 17 Pts, 5-9 FG, 2-3 3P
Durant: 10 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast, 4-6 FG
Beal: 10 Pts, 2 Stl, 4-10 FG
Avdija: 17 Pts, 7-9 FG
Devin Booker is 6 points away from becoming the Suns’ all-time leading scorer – 11:02 PM
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Some around the league believe strongly that the Mavericks‘ new ownership had made it known that is was not going to be spending the extra funds for a Doncic supermax contract. But sources close to the team indicate this was a basketball move. “This trade makes them a better team right now,” said one. “Davis is still a great player if you can keep him on the floor, and getting him for Luka makes them a much better defensive team now. They now have enough defense to really compete. -via Heavy.com / February 4, 2025
Zion Williamson on the Luka Dončić trade: “Nobody’s safe. That’s all you can say. Nobody’s safe. Just gotta stay ready. That’s all we can do.” -via New York Times / February 4, 2025
I asked Anthony Davis how much power forward he expects to play with the Mavericks: “I think I’m going to be playing a lot of four. Obviously, Dereck (Lively II) is dealing with an injury. (Daniel Gafford) has been playing phenomenal. So I think that’s the plan. But we will see how that goes.” -via New York Times / February 4, 2025
Why would the Suns want Butler if they no longer have Durant on the roster? No one asked by The Stein Line has been able to furnish a good answer to that question, but rumbles persist that a scenario that transports Butler from South Beach to the desert — with Durant moving back to the Bay Area — is indeed in play. -via marcstein.substack.com / February 5, 2025
Tim Bontemps: Kyrie Irving, on his initial reaction to the Luka Doncic trade: “Just really shocked and you just don’t imagine you’re going to get ready to go to sleep and then you find out news like that. “It’s still a grieving process right now. I miss my hermano.” -via x.com / February 4, 2025
Christian Clark: Kyrie Irving: “This is a weird case in NBA history to be a part of. At the same time, it’s the nature of our business. It is a ruthless business. So you have to be able to pick up the pieces. Still run toward the championship. That’s the ultimate goal on why I play. “Having other guys who are championship guys helps too. But at the same time, we have to acknowledge that our little Slovenian president is no longer here and we have to adjust.” -via x.com / February 4, 2025
Eddie Sefko: Anthony Davis on playing with Kyrie Irving: “I’m very excited. Me and Kai talked about this I think in 2018 when I asked for a trade from New Orleans. We’ve been wanting to play alongside each other for a very long time. Now we got that opportunity.” -via Twitter @ESefko / February 4, 2025