Victor Wembanyama is an All-Star for the primary time and whereas attending the festivities, he commented on the Lakers’ commerce for Luka Doncic that may influence him and the remainder of the West transferring ahead into the longer term. “I’ve watched video games of each the Lakers and Mavs ever because it occurred,” Wembanyama stated. “However what I bear in mind from it, what actually strikes me, is how the Mavs’ followers are hurting, how they really feel. It’s actually one thing that I believe was a very sturdy emotion. However in any other case, I believe the Mavs are nonetheless contenders. The Lakers are contenders. It’s very aggressive. They traded for excellent gamers. It’s attention-grabbing. We’ll see the way it goes. However in two weeks after, it’s nonetheless the craziest commerce I’ve ever seen.”
Supply: Lakers Nation
Supply: Lakers Nation
What’s the excitement on Twitter?
Brad Townsend @townbrad
New Mavericks CEO Rick Welts has a ‘superpower.’ Will it assist followers transfer previous Luka commerce? dallasnews.com/sports activities/maveric… – 9:22 AM
New Mavericks CEO Rick Welts has a ‘superpower.’ Will it assist followers transfer previous Luka commerce? dallasnews.com/sports activities/maveric… – 9:22 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
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🤯 McClung dunk threepeat champ
🔥 Herro wins 3 level contest
👀 CP3 and Wemby being sneaky
💥 Inventory Watch, Weekend Wagers, & extra!
📻 Hear Dwell: sxm.app.hyperlink/nbaradiolive
Name the Present: 855-622-5867 pic.x.com/lx2W5KmXLk – 7:01 AM
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🤯 McClung dunk threepeat champ
🔥 Herro wins 3 level contest
👀 CP3 and Wemby being sneaky
💥 Inventory Watch, Weekend Wagers, & extra!
📻 Hear Dwell: sxm.app.hyperlink/nbaradiolive
Name the Present: 855-622-5867 pic.x.com/lx2W5KmXLk – 7:01 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🗣Adam Silver was additionally “shocked” by Luka Doncic’s commerce! pic.x.com/n8T4LFmRyE – 4:35 AM
🗣Adam Silver was additionally “shocked” by Luka Doncic’s commerce! pic.x.com/n8T4LFmRyE – 4:35 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Adam Silver was additionally “shocked” by Luka Doncic’s commerce, no point out of NBA Europe
eurohoops.internet/en/nba-news/17… – 3:50 AM
Adam Silver was additionally “shocked” by Luka Doncic’s commerce, no point out of NBA Europe
eurohoops.internet/en/nba-news/17… – 3:50 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😳 Wemby makes everybody look extraordinarily small! pic.x.com/xCVSB7BU5s – 3:47 AM
😳 Wemby makes everybody look extraordinarily small! pic.x.com/xCVSB7BU5s – 3:47 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Three-peat for MacMcClung, win for Herro, disqualification for Wemby #NBAAllStarSaturdayNight
eurohoops.internet/en/nba-news/17… – 3:28 AM
Three-peat for MacMcClung, win for Herro, disqualification for Wemby #NBAAllStarSaturdayNight
eurohoops.internet/en/nba-news/17… – 3:28 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😅 Wemby and CP3 tried to cheat the Expertise Problem and acquired disqualified!
pic.x.com/XlnFjlpkxX – 2:54 AM
😅 Wemby and CP3 tried to cheat the Expertise Problem and acquired disqualified!
pic.x.com/XlnFjlpkxX – 2:54 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🥹 Luka and Kobe mural on the best way in Los Angeles! pic.x.com/KdDgJJpQmU – 2:35 AM
🥹 Luka and Kobe mural on the best way in Los Angeles! pic.x.com/KdDgJJpQmU – 2:35 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Adam Silver stated he’s ’empathic’ towards Mavericks followers who’re livid over the Luka Doncic commerce, however insists group homeowners didn’t make the commerce to maneuver the Mavs out of Dallas. Reporting with @sam_amick @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/61391… – 9:43 PM
Adam Silver stated he’s ’empathic’ towards Mavericks followers who’re livid over the Luka Doncic commerce, however insists group homeowners didn’t make the commerce to maneuver the Mavs out of Dallas. Reporting with @sam_amick @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/61391… – 9:43 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Wemby — “I imply, if the problem let’s us do this, there’s a loophole. It means we’re not an issue.” – 9:26 PM
Wemby — “I imply, if the problem let’s us do this, there’s a loophole. It means we’re not an issue.” – 9:26 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Victor Wembanyama thought he had a time-saving thought. The NBA DQ’ed him and Chris Paul anyway. apnews.com/article/victor… – 9:26 PM
Victor Wembanyama thought he had a time-saving thought. The NBA DQ’ed him and Chris Paul anyway. apnews.com/article/victor… – 9:26 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Muggsy Bogues standing subsequent to Wemby is without doubt one of the craziest belongings you’ll see in the present day. pic.x.com/GWarpfVmHI – 9:26 PM
Muggsy Bogues standing subsequent to Wemby is without doubt one of the craziest belongings you’ll see in the present day. pic.x.com/GWarpfVmHI – 9:26 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Controversy in All-Star Expertise Problem? Sure. And the Cavaliers gained the occasion.
On a weekend when Adam Silver talked about respecting the All-Star occasion, the very first thing followers noticed was the Spurs’ group of CP3 Paul and Wembanyama making an attempt to recreation the system
nbcsports.com/nba/information/contr… – 9:16 PM
Controversy in All-Star Expertise Problem? Sure. And the Cavaliers gained the occasion.
On a weekend when Adam Silver talked about respecting the All-Star occasion, the very first thing followers noticed was the Spurs’ group of CP3 Paul and Wembanyama making an attempt to recreation the system
nbcsports.com/nba/information/contr… – 9:16 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s intensive reply to a query concerning the Luka Doncic commerce: “I’ve completely no data or perception there have been any ulterior motives.” pic.x.com/sf88nq4KvS – 9:12 PM
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s intensive reply to a query concerning the Luka Doncic commerce: “I’ve completely no data or perception there have been any ulterior motives.” pic.x.com/sf88nq4KvS – 9:12 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama stated it was his thought, not Chris Paul’s, to “hack” the Expertise Problem, which led to disqualification.
“Was I booed? I don’t suppose I used to be booed. I wasn’t booed, proper? Chris was.” pic.x.com/SeBHbKqz6y – 9:01 PM
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama stated it was his thought, not Chris Paul’s, to “hack” the Expertise Problem, which led to disqualification.
“Was I booed? I don’t suppose I used to be booed. I wasn’t booed, proper? Chris was.” pic.x.com/SeBHbKqz6y – 9:01 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Chris Paul got here out to speak after Wembanyama. So he didn’t decline to talk to media. – 9:01 PM
Chris Paul got here out to speak after Wembanyama. So he didn’t decline to talk to media. – 9:01 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Despite the fact that Wemby reiterated his stance that he’s not right here to fulfill new mates, he stated he’s “already began taking recommendation from gamers and asking questions. So, it’s already been actually attention-grabbing.” – 8:56 PM
Despite the fact that Wemby reiterated his stance that he’s not right here to fulfill new mates, he stated he’s “already began taking recommendation from gamers and asking questions. So, it’s already been actually attention-grabbing.” – 8:56 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Wemby and CP3 disqualified in Spherical 1. pic.x.com/8GOP4WAFD3 – 8:35 PM
Wemby and CP3 disqualified in Spherical 1. pic.x.com/8GOP4WAFD3 – 8:35 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Donovan Mitchell on CP3/Wemby:
“They performed to win…they was undoubtedly dishonest although.” – 8:35 PM
Donovan Mitchell on CP3/Wemby:
“They performed to win…they was undoubtedly dishonest although.” – 8:35 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Chilly half is you understand CP3 and Wemby strategized to WIN this factor. – 8:33 PM
Chilly half is you understand CP3 and Wemby strategized to WIN this factor. – 8:33 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Chris Paul and Wemby with a singular method to the talents problem pic.x.com/PSUegLWM7Y – 8:28 PM
Chris Paul and Wemby with a singular method to the talents problem pic.x.com/PSUegLWM7Y – 8:28 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Adam Silver was shocked concerning the Doncic-Davis commerce, urges offended Mavs followers to maintain religion dallasnews.com/sports activities/maveric… – 8:28 PM
Adam Silver was shocked concerning the Doncic-Davis commerce, urges offended Mavs followers to maintain religion dallasnews.com/sports activities/maveric… – 8:28 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
CP3 and Wemby have been disqualified from the Expertise Problem for not trying their leap pictures per TNT broadcast. – 8:25 PM
CP3 and Wemby have been disqualified from the Expertise Problem for not trying their leap pictures per TNT broadcast. – 8:25 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Wemby and Chris Paul have been disqualified from the talents contest, in a bit of NBA historical past. – 8:24 PM
Wemby and Chris Paul have been disqualified from the talents contest, in a bit of NBA historical past. – 8:24 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
What an odd technique to NBA All-Star Saturday, particularly contemplating Wemby was mad that Antman didn’t take the talents problem severe final 12 months. – 8:23 PM
What an odd technique to NBA All-Star Saturday, particularly contemplating Wemby was mad that Antman didn’t take the talents problem severe final 12 months. – 8:23 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul tried to “hack” the Expertise Problem by throwing up pictures rapidly with out making an attempt to make them to save lots of time.
– Boos rained down from the Chase Middle crowd
– The Spurs had been disqualified for violating the foundations by not trying precise pictures – 8:22 PM
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul tried to “hack” the Expertise Problem by throwing up pictures rapidly with out making an attempt to make them to save lots of time.
– Boos rained down from the Chase Middle crowd
– The Spurs had been disqualified for violating the foundations by not trying precise pictures – 8:22 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Chris Paul a million % reminded Wemby you don’t want to truly make the pictures. That is unbelievable. I’ve chills. – 8:22 PM
Chris Paul a million % reminded Wemby you don’t want to truly make the pictures. That is unbelievable. I’ve chills. – 8:22 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Adam Silver was shocked concerning the Doncic-Davis commerce, urges offended Mavs followers to maintain religion apnews.com/article/nba-al… – 7:56 PM
Adam Silver was shocked concerning the Doncic-Davis commerce, urges offended Mavs followers to maintain religion apnews.com/article/nba-al… – 7:56 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
NBA commissioner Adam Silver on “The Commerce” that despatched Luka Doncic to the Lakers. He doesn’t consider the commerce was made as a precursor to the Dallas Mavericks making an attempt to relocate to Las Vegas. pic.x.com/PRa69SPgdx – 7:21 PM
NBA commissioner Adam Silver on “The Commerce” that despatched Luka Doncic to the Lakers. He doesn’t consider the commerce was made as a precursor to the Dallas Mavericks making an attempt to relocate to Las Vegas. pic.x.com/PRa69SPgdx – 7:21 PM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he’s sympathetic in the direction of Mavericks followers after the Luka commerce, however urges them to belief their group, saying that “time will inform” if it was a poor commerce or not pic.x.com/LRyh8zKApF – 7:20 PM
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he’s sympathetic in the direction of Mavericks followers after the Luka commerce, however urges them to belief their group, saying that “time will inform” if it was a poor commerce or not pic.x.com/LRyh8zKApF – 7:20 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Adam Silver says there may be “little question” in his thoughts that homeowners of the Mavericks purchased the group to have it in Dallas, and that there have been no “ulterior motives” to the Luka Doncic commerce, which he stated he was as shocked as everybody else by when it occurred. – 7:20 PM
Adam Silver says there may be “little question” in his thoughts that homeowners of the Mavericks purchased the group to have it in Dallas, and that there have been no “ulterior motives” to the Luka Doncic commerce, which he stated he was as shocked as everybody else by when it occurred. – 7:20 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on the Luka Doncic commerce: “Whether or not or not historical past will in the end decide this as a sensible commerce, [the Mavericks] did what they suppose was in the most effective curiosity of their group. … [Mavericks fans] ought to consider of their group.” – 7:19 PM
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on the Luka Doncic commerce: “Whether or not or not historical past will in the end decide this as a sensible commerce, [the Mavericks] did what they suppose was in the most effective curiosity of their group. … [Mavericks fans] ought to consider of their group.” – 7:19 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Silver stated he believes Mavs possession is dedicated to Dallas and doesn’t have ulterior motives with the Luka Doncic commerce – 7:18 PM
Silver stated he believes Mavs possession is dedicated to Dallas and doesn’t have ulterior motives with the Luka Doncic commerce – 7:18 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Adam Silver stated he was “shocked” when Luka was traded and had no concept that was on the horizon. Silver says he’s “empathetic” towards Mavs followers, however he’s “sympathetic to the Mavericks group “ and so they did what they “thought was finest.” Says Mavs aren’t transferring. – 7:18 PM
Adam Silver stated he was “shocked” when Luka was traded and had no concept that was on the horizon. Silver says he’s “empathetic” towards Mavs followers, however he’s “sympathetic to the Mavericks group “ and so they did what they “thought was finest.” Says Mavs aren’t transferring. – 7:18 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Supply stated SA flew its therapeutic massage therapist to San Francisco, together with the bodily therapist and efficiency coach to place Wembanyama by means of his standard pre-game routine – even for the Kia Expertise Problem – as a result of “he takes it so severely.” – 6:54 PM
Supply stated SA flew its therapeutic massage therapist to San Francisco, together with the bodily therapist and efficiency coach to place Wembanyama by means of his standard pre-game routine – even for the Kia Expertise Problem – as a result of “he takes it so severely.” – 6:54 PM
Extra on this storyline
Welts informed The Dallas Morning Information a lot of his first 12 months as CEO shall be spent addressing the Mavericks’ enviornment wants, although he and Dumont stress the franchise intends to satisfy its American Airways Middle lease, which expires in July 2031. “This can look nothing like Chase Middle; it’s going to look nothing just like the Intuit Dome,” Welts stated. “This can hopefully be the best expression of what Maverick followers would count on after they stroll into the world to see a Mavericks recreation. “It’s going to have all the pieces about Texas and Dallas that we are able to carry to it, to offer it a form and type that shall be a basis for financial competitors over the subsequent 30 or 40 years.” -via Dallas Morning Information / February 16, 2025
Dave McMenamin: Highlights from Dalton Knecht’s media availability on the All-Star Rising Stars observe: Dalton Knecht on the rescinded commerce with Charlotte: “It’s unusual. I’m one of many few people who’s ever been traded after which come again, so it’s been a loopy journey. I’m simply glad to be again and be part of the group. I get to be taught from Luka now. I had AD, Bron and now I’m with Luka and Bron. So, it’s loopy. I get to be taught from loads of greats” -via Instagram / February 16, 2025
Dave McMenamin: Dalton Knecht on the most effective recommendation he’s obtained within the NBA: “D-Lo, he gave me the most effective recommendation. Proper after a recreation, simply transfer on. Don’t care about how you probably did. Simply transfer on since you acquired the subsequent recreation coming in the direction of you. Regardless of how excessive or how low that recreation was, you bought to maneuver on and be able to play the subsequent one and get higher.” -via Instagram / February 16, 2025
Tom Orsborn: It’s official: Wemby and CP have been disqualified from the Expertise Problem for failing to take 3 legitimate pictures throughout their first try. CP argued his case earlier than telling an official “I’m nice” after the the ruling got here down. -via Bluesky / February 15, 2025
Tom Orsborn: Victor Wembanyama stated the technique that led to the DQ was his. Requested if he might need outsmarted himself, he stated, “It was technique, however I don’t know….It’s simply not that huge a deal.” -via Bluesky / February 15, 2025
Tom Orsborn: Requested about getting disqualified from the Expertise Problem, Chris Paul stated, “We tried one thing that we thought might win, to see if we had the most effective time. It was enjoyable.” -via Bluesky / February 15, 2025
