While this spicy what-if scenario never gained any traction, league sources tell The Athletic that the Mavericks and Timberwolves informally discussed the prospect of swapping Dončić for 23-year-old, three-time All-Star Anthony Edwards in the weeks before the Lakers deal went down. More specifically, Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison reached out to the Timberwolves and asked if there was any chance they’d be willing to trade Edwards. He was promptly told no. The Timberwolves, league sources say, were stunned that Dallas was contemplating parting ways with Dončić.
Source: New York Times
Source: New York Times
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers Win, Clippers Tonight | Rui Injury | Face Of The NBA? | Jeanie Talks Luka Trade x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:58 AM
Lakers Win, Clippers Tonight | Rui Injury | Face Of The NBA? | Jeanie Talks Luka Trade x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:58 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
L&L (LeBron and Luka) combined for 54 points, 30 rebounds and 11 assists last night. – 10:00 AM
L&L (LeBron and Luka) combined for 54 points, 30 rebounds and 11 assists last night. – 10:00 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Mavericks proposed Doncic-for-Edwards trade, Timberwolves rejected immediately sportando.basketball/en/mavericks-p… – 9:31 AM
Mavericks proposed Doncic-for-Edwards trade, Timberwolves rejected immediately sportando.basketball/en/mavericks-p… – 9:31 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
🔍 One Billion Searches
🦅 Eagles SB Champs
🌊 Luka the Laker
And more in the Muse Letter Vol. 29. blog.statmuse.com/the-muse-lette… – 9:06 AM
🔍 One Billion Searches
🦅 Eagles SB Champs
🌊 Luka the Laker
And more in the Muse Letter Vol. 29. blog.statmuse.com/the-muse-lette… – 9:06 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Jeanie Buss: Keeping Lakers’ Luka Doncic trade talks quiet was crucial sportando.basketball/en/jeanie-buss… – 3:04 AM
Jeanie Buss: Keeping Lakers’ Luka Doncic trade talks quiet was crucial sportando.basketball/en/jeanie-buss… – 3:04 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Anthony Edwards faces suspension after ejection vs. Lakers sportando.basketball/en/anthony-edw… – 2:51 AM
Anthony Edwards faces suspension after ejection vs. Lakers sportando.basketball/en/anthony-edw… – 2:51 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: Jeanie Buss reflected on the Luka Doncic deal on Thursday, stressing the importance of both sides keeping trade talks quiet. “I’m really proud that it didn’t leak out” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:49 AM
New story: Jeanie Buss reflected on the Luka Doncic deal on Thursday, stressing the importance of both sides keeping trade talks quiet. “I’m really proud that it didn’t leak out” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:49 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Jeanie Buss says Luka Doncic trade would’ve made her father “very proud.”
foxsports.com/stories/nba/je… – 2:30 AM
Jeanie Buss says Luka Doncic trade would’ve made her father “very proud.”
foxsports.com/stories/nba/je… – 2:30 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Luka Doncic discusses his shooting woes since joining the Lakers. He was 1-for-9 from 3 tonight, dropping him to 11–for-49 from 3 since coming to L.A. “It’s a big challenge for me and I look forward to [conquering] it” pic.x.com/IgSth2Bhye – 2:24 AM
Luka Doncic discusses his shooting woes since joining the Lakers. He was 1-for-9 from 3 tonight, dropping him to 11–for-49 from 3 since coming to L.A. “It’s a big challenge for me and I look forward to [conquering] it” pic.x.com/IgSth2Bhye – 2:24 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Luka Doncic on his dad’s reaction to his fadeaway 28-foot 3-pointer late in the fourth: “He probably said, ‘Finally he made a shot.’ I don’t think he was impressed. He said, ‘Finally he made a shot.’” – 2:17 AM
Luka Doncic on his dad’s reaction to his fadeaway 28-foot 3-pointer late in the fourth: “He probably said, ‘Finally he made a shot.’ I don’t think he was impressed. He said, ‘Finally he made a shot.’” – 2:17 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Luka Dončić said he’ll be questionable for tomorrow vs. the Clippers. – 2:11 AM
Luka Dončić said he’ll be questionable for tomorrow vs. the Clippers. – 2:11 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Luka Doncic says he will be questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Clippers. – 2:11 AM
Luka Doncic says he will be questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Clippers. – 2:11 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🪄😱 Doncic, Reaves and Lebron scored or assisted as many points as the entire Timberwolves squad scored tonight!
🌟Has LA found its new big 3? pic.x.com/hpZXvVwNBO – 2:07 AM
🪄😱 Doncic, Reaves and Lebron scored or assisted as many points as the entire Timberwolves squad scored tonight!
🌟Has LA found its new big 3? pic.x.com/hpZXvVwNBO – 2:07 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Mike Conley said Anthony Edwards apologized to the team postgame. “He knows he’s got to be better for us. All of us down the line … anybody else who’s dealing with whatever they’re dealing with on the court, you have to set it aside & find a way to stick together right now.” – 1:52 AM
Mike Conley said Anthony Edwards apologized to the team postgame. “He knows he’s got to be better for us. All of us down the line … anybody else who’s dealing with whatever they’re dealing with on the court, you have to set it aside & find a way to stick together right now.” – 1:52 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Even Luka’s dad couldn’t believe Luka made that shot at the buzzer! 😱
UNREAL 🪄
pic.x.com/KTRAzm6BNz – 1:16 AM
Even Luka’s dad couldn’t believe Luka made that shot at the buzzer! 😱
UNREAL 🪄
pic.x.com/KTRAzm6BNz – 1:16 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The possibility exists the lakers could be without Luka and LeBron tomorrow night – 1:13 AM
The possibility exists the lakers could be without Luka and LeBron tomorrow night – 1:13 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers beat the Wolves, 111-102, for their 14th win in their last 17 games to improve to 36-21. LeBron 33p 17r 6a; Reaves 23p 6r 5a 2s; Luka 21p on 6-of-20 (1-of-9 from 3) 13r 5a; Hayes 10p 7r. LAL hosts LAC tomorrow. – 1:11 AM
The Lakers beat the Wolves, 111-102, for their 14th win in their last 17 games to improve to 36-21. LeBron 33p 17r 6a; Reaves 23p 6r 5a 2s; Luka 21p on 6-of-20 (1-of-9 from 3) 13r 5a; Hayes 10p 7r. LAL hosts LAC tomorrow. – 1:11 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Final: Lakers 111, Timberwolves 102.
LeBron James: 33 points (11-21), 17 rebounds, six assists. Austin Reaves: 23 points, six rebounds, five assists. Luka Doncic: 21 points, 13 rebounds, five assists.
LAL’s 36-21. 16 wins in last 20 games.
Next up: tomorrow vs. Clippers. – 1:10 AM
Final: Lakers 111, Timberwolves 102.
LeBron James: 33 points (11-21), 17 rebounds, six assists. Austin Reaves: 23 points, six rebounds, five assists. Luka Doncic: 21 points, 13 rebounds, five assists.
LAL’s 36-21. 16 wins in last 20 games.
Next up: tomorrow vs. Clippers. – 1:10 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Reaves vs the Wolves:
23 PTS
6 REB
5 AST
2 STL
Averaging over 18/5/5 next to Luka Doncic. pic.x.com/gERz5be5G3 – 1:10 AM
Reaves vs the Wolves:
23 PTS
6 REB
5 AST
2 STL
Averaging over 18/5/5 next to Luka Doncic. pic.x.com/gERz5be5G3 – 1:10 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic vs Minnesota:
21 PTS
13 REB
5 AST
Three straight wins. pic.x.com/OCUTLMwlLx – 1:10 AM
Luka Doncic vs Minnesota:
21 PTS
13 REB
5 AST
Three straight wins. pic.x.com/OCUTLMwlLx – 1:10 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Luka Doncic ridiculous 3 going to his left at the left break to beat a buzzer … he never misses those. – 12:56 AM
Luka Doncic ridiculous 3 going to his left at the left break to beat a buzzer … he never misses those. – 12:56 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Welp, that’s one way to break out of an 0-for-8 start to the game from 3 for Luka. – 12:56 AM
Welp, that’s one way to break out of an 0-for-8 start to the game from 3 for Luka. – 12:56 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Luka’s ridiculous 3 to beat the shot clock buzzer on a night he hasn’t been able to find the range with his jumper has LA up 98-91 with 3:37 to play.
Lakers are just 4 for 18 from the field in the 4th Q. – 12:55 AM
Luka’s ridiculous 3 to beat the shot clock buzzer on a night he hasn’t been able to find the range with his jumper has LA up 98-91 with 3:37 to play.
Lakers are just 4 for 18 from the field in the 4th Q. – 12:55 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jaxson Hayes, who took a nasty spill a couple possessions ago, has also left the court to go to the back. L.A. is playing a lineup of Luka-LeBron-DFS-Vando-Reaves here in the 4th and the Wolves have cut the Lakers’ once 23-point lead down to six with 7:25 to go. – 12:43 AM
Jaxson Hayes, who took a nasty spill a couple possessions ago, has also left the court to go to the back. L.A. is playing a lineup of Luka-LeBron-DFS-Vando-Reaves here in the 4th and the Wolves have cut the Lakers’ once 23-point lead down to six with 7:25 to go. – 12:43 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Heading into the fourth quarter, the Lakers are shooting 30 percent from behind the arc, but if you remove Luka’s 0-7 clip, they’re up to 38 percent. Remove that and Gabe Vincent’s 0-4 and they’re up to nearly 50 percent. AK – 12:30 AM
Heading into the fourth quarter, the Lakers are shooting 30 percent from behind the arc, but if you remove Luka’s 0-7 clip, they’re up to 38 percent. Remove that and Gabe Vincent’s 0-4 and they’re up to nearly 50 percent. AK – 12:30 AM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
T’Wolves Anthony Edwards has been hit w/ 2 technical fouls tonight vs Lakers. Ejected b/c of the 2 techs & his season total is now 16 – which means unless 1 of these two TF gets rescinded, he now faces a 1 game suspension for reaching 16 TF. MIN at UTA tomorrow – 12:18 AM
T’Wolves Anthony Edwards has been hit w/ 2 technical fouls tonight vs Lakers. Ejected b/c of the 2 techs & his season total is now 16 – which means unless 1 of these two TF gets rescinded, he now faces a 1 game suspension for reaching 16 TF. MIN at UTA tomorrow – 12:18 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Anthony Edwards was just ejected and tossed the ball into the crowd instead of back to the officials. pic.x.com/V3BF7yH5A0 – 12:12 AM
Anthony Edwards was just ejected and tossed the ball into the crowd instead of back to the officials. pic.x.com/V3BF7yH5A0 – 12:12 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Welp Jazz fans. We won’t see Anthony Edwards tomorrow night. That’s for sure – 12:12 AM
Welp Jazz fans. We won’t see Anthony Edwards tomorrow night. That’s for sure – 12:12 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The referees just ejected Anthony Edwards in the 3rd Q with LAL up 74-59. On his way to the locker room, Edwards tossed the ball into the stands, which will cost him a further penalty by the league. – 12:11 AM
The referees just ejected Anthony Edwards in the 3rd Q with LAL up 74-59. On his way to the locker room, Edwards tossed the ball into the stands, which will cost him a further penalty by the league. – 12:11 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Edwards just picked up his second technical foul and was ejected from Lakers-Timberwolves. He threw the ball into the front row baseline as he was walking back to the locker room. – 12:11 AM
Anthony Edwards just picked up his second technical foul and was ejected from Lakers-Timberwolves. He threw the ball into the front row baseline as he was walking back to the locker room. – 12:11 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards gets ejected vs. Lakers and throws ball into stands pic.x.com/jgmSd4Xs0O – 12:11 AM
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards gets ejected vs. Lakers and throws ball into stands pic.x.com/jgmSd4Xs0O – 12:11 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards has picked up another technical foul and he’s been ejected. That’s his 16th technical foul of the season and assuming both of these get upheld on review, he will be suspended. He then throws the ball into the stands. – 12:10 AM
Anthony Edwards has picked up another technical foul and he’s been ejected. That’s his 16th technical foul of the season and assuming both of these get upheld on review, he will be suspended. He then throws the ball into the stands. – 12:10 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
A lot has been said about the physical energy Luka Doncic’s presence saves for LeBron. Don’t overlook the mental energy he saves him as well.
LeBron spent 21 years controlling every aspect of the way his teams have played basketball. He finally has a teammate who can do that too – 11:41 PM
A lot has been said about the physical energy Luka Doncic’s presence saves for LeBron. Don’t overlook the mental energy he saves him as well.
LeBron spent 21 years controlling every aspect of the way his teams have played basketball. He finally has a teammate who can do that too – 11:41 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
If you would’ve asked me a month ago, I would have felt reasonably confident LeBron was retiring with four rings.
The Luka trade has reinvigorated him to such an extent that if they get this summer right, I don’t just think he has a chance at No. 5, but maybe even No. 6. – 11:32 PM
If you would’ve asked me a month ago, I would have felt reasonably confident LeBron was retiring with four rings.
The Luka trade has reinvigorated him to such an extent that if they get this summer right, I don’t just think he has a chance at No. 5, but maybe even No. 6. – 11:32 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards and Jarred Vanderbilt were issued double technical fouls during the break. Edwards is now up to 15 technicals, one away from a suspension. – 11:10 PM
Anthony Edwards and Jarred Vanderbilt were issued double technical fouls during the break. Edwards is now up to 15 technicals, one away from a suspension. – 11:10 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points in the 1Q:
21 — LeBron and Luka
17 — Timberwolves pic.x.com/VeYY42OhLY – 11:07 PM
Points in the 1Q:
21 — LeBron and Luka
17 — Timberwolves pic.x.com/VeYY42OhLY – 11:07 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers are off to a strong start against Minnesota, holding a 27-10 lead with 3:36 to play in the 1st Q, led by Luka Doncic’s 11 points, 5 boards and 4 assists already. – 10:57 PM
The Lakers are off to a strong start against Minnesota, holding a 27-10 lead with 3:36 to play in the 1st Q, led by Luka Doncic’s 11 points, 5 boards and 4 assists already. – 10:57 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Luka and LeBron might be the best combination of hit-ahead transition passers any team has had since like Larry Bird and Bill Walton.
Ironically every other duo that’s coming to mind for me involves LeBron. He was great with Wade, Love and Gasol too. But Luka is something else. – 10:52 PM
Luka and LeBron might be the best combination of hit-ahead transition passers any team has had since like Larry Bird and Bill Walton.
Ironically every other duo that’s coming to mind for me involves LeBron. He was great with Wade, Love and Gasol too. But Luka is something else. – 10:52 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
What were the Mavericks thinking trading Luka Doncic for a lesser star? Join @DanFeldmanNBA and me live as we look at a history of similar(ish) trades:
youtube.com/live/lWN5YIfso… – 10:51 PM
What were the Mavericks thinking trading Luka Doncic for a lesser star? Join @DanFeldmanNBA and me live as we look at a history of similar(ish) trades:
youtube.com/live/lWN5YIfso… – 10:51 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Luka to LeBron for the touchdown, wow pic.x.com/DSBcVWbcOU – 10:49 PM
Luka to LeBron for the touchdown, wow pic.x.com/DSBcVWbcOU – 10:49 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Jeanie Buss said her goal is to make her father proud.
I asked her if the Luka trade would’ve made him proud.
“He’d be very proud,” she said. “When you get a player of that stature you have to give up a lot. My dad was such a great poker player and he always wanted me to – 10:17 PM
Jeanie Buss said her goal is to make her father proud.
I asked her if the Luka trade would’ve made him proud.
“He’d be very proud,” she said. “When you get a player of that stature you have to give up a lot. My dad was such a great poker player and he always wanted me to – 10:17 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Luka wrapping up his pregame routine, which includes halfcourt shots and push ups. pic.x.com/uqRbbfevmE – 9:56 PM
Luka wrapping up his pregame routine, which includes halfcourt shots and push ups. pic.x.com/uqRbbfevmE – 9:56 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“They have a defensive identity and it allows Luka Doncic to not feel all the pressure to be the guy to keep things going.”
@mcten on the Lakers’ difference since the Luka trade 👀 pic.x.com/zfp95nWFWV – 6:53 PM
“They have a defensive identity and it allows Luka Doncic to not feel all the pressure to be the guy to keep things going.”
@mcten on the Lakers’ difference since the Luka trade 👀 pic.x.com/zfp95nWFWV – 6:53 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“[Anthony Edwards] really misses Karl-Anthony Towns. … Sometimes you don’t realize what you have ’til it’s gone.” 😔
—@mcten on Ant’s play with the Wolves this season 👀 pic.x.com/iljMmDzSut – 4:00 PM
“[Anthony Edwards] really misses Karl-Anthony Towns. … Sometimes you don’t realize what you have ’til it’s gone.” 😔
—@mcten on Ant’s play with the Wolves this season 👀 pic.x.com/iljMmDzSut – 4:00 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🤩👑 Luka Modric is in the building for El Clasico! pic.x.com/uhuCdT3aSw – 2:58 PM
🤩👑 Luka Modric is in the building for El Clasico! pic.x.com/uhuCdT3aSw – 2:58 PM
More on this storyline
“He (Anthony Edwards) don’t want, I obviously didn’t ask for it. But under there’s responsibility for me. Not only to my family, my friends, my community, and whoever that’s gonna follow my journey throughout my career,” James explained. “Not only in Ohio when I started there, all over America and all over the world,” LeBron continued. “So I’ve always taken that seriously and understood from the beginning what being a professional was all about and being a role model is all about. So try to hold that with utmost respect and honor.” -via BasketNews / February 28, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards faces an automatic one-game suspension after picking up two technical fouls in Thursday night’s 111-102 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, giving him 16 this season. Edwards will have to sit out Friday’s road game against the Utah Jazz unless one of his technicals against the Lakers gets rescinded upon review by the league office. “Whatever they’re gonna do, bruh,” Edwards told ESPN as he exited Crypto.com Arena briefly after the final buzzer. “I don’t even know. They should [rescind the second technical].” -via ESPN / February 28, 2025
Chris Hine: Mike Conley said Anthony Edwards apologized to the team postgame. “He knows he’s got to be better for us. All of us down the line … anybody else who’s dealing with whatever they’re dealing with on the court, you have to set it aside & find a way to stick together right now.” -via Bluesky / February 28, 2025