Mike Trudell: Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on LeBron James + Luka Doncic: “I don’t see any world in which it doesn’t work great. We’re talking about two guys who when they came into the world and started playing basketball were expected to have statues built for them. The level of expectation on these two guys is hard to fathom. As I was around Luka more and more, I became more aware of the kind of pressure that must be on him. He has such charisma, ability, skill … he goes into a game and just decides how it’s going to be played. LeBron does the exact same way.”Source: x.com
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Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Rick Carlisle made clear pregame that Myles Turner is not in the concussion protocol; just a neck strain.
“He’s done better each of the last two days. Today was not in the cards, but we’re hoping Tuesday is.”
No AD, LeBron, Luka, Kléber, Williams, Wood for LAL. – 3:30 PM
Rick Carlisle made clear pregame that Myles Turner is not in the concussion protocol; just a neck strain.
“He’s done better each of the last two days. Today was not in the cards, but we’re hoping Tuesday is.”
No AD, LeBron, Luka, Kléber, Williams, Wood for LAL. – 3:30 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
I’m sure this was a motivational few days for Anthony Davis, not only getting traded but the strays he kept catching with all the (rightful) chatter about how bad the trade was. Thought that revenge arc got overlooked too much for Luka’s (and I get why). – 3:19 PM
I’m sure this was a motivational few days for Anthony Davis, not only getting traded but the strays he kept catching with all the (rightful) chatter about how bad the trade was. Thought that revenge arc got overlooked too much for Luka’s (and I get why). – 3:19 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The Dallas Mavericks’ fans voiced their frustration due to Luka Doncic trade, as hundreds of them gathered outside the American Airlines Center #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 2:54 PM
The Dallas Mavericks’ fans voiced their frustration due to Luka Doncic trade, as hundreds of them gathered outside the American Airlines Center #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 2:54 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on LeBron + Luka:
“I don’t see any world in which it doesn’t work great. We’re talking about two guys who when they came into the world and started playing basketball were expected to have statues built for them. The level of expectation on these two – 2:40 PM
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on LeBron + Luka:
“I don’t see any world in which it doesn’t work great. We’re talking about two guys who when they came into the world and started playing basketball were expected to have statues built for them. The level of expectation on these two – 2:40 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick said Austin Reaves (elbow) will give it a go in warm ups to see if he’s able to play tonight.
Redick acknowledged that in an ideal world, LA would have LeBron, Doncic and Williams (trade still pending) available for Monday’s game. – 2:25 PM
JJ Redick said Austin Reaves (elbow) will give it a go in warm ups to see if he’s able to play tonight.
Redick acknowledged that in an ideal world, LA would have LeBron, Doncic and Williams (trade still pending) available for Monday’s game. – 2:25 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Young Mavs fan swaps Luka jersey for AD 😅 pic.x.com/l0gGn4GSLf – 1:39 PM
Young Mavs fan swaps Luka jersey for AD 😅 pic.x.com/l0gGn4GSLf – 1:39 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Active players with 7+ RPG and 7+ APG:
LeBron James
Russell Westbrook
Nikola Jokic
Ben Simmons
Luka Doncic
Two of them moved to LA this week. pic.x.com/FmnMYR6SB3 – 1:38 PM
Active players with 7+ RPG and 7+ APG:
LeBron James
Russell Westbrook
Nikola Jokic
Ben Simmons
Luka Doncic
Two of them moved to LA this week. pic.x.com/FmnMYR6SB3 – 1:38 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
So far there are more people watching the Luka Rally participants than there are participants, but tip-off is still 2-plus hours away. pic.x.com/MyvNiYKCei – 1:13 PM
So far there are more people watching the Luka Rally participants than there are participants, but tip-off is still 2-plus hours away. pic.x.com/MyvNiYKCei – 1:13 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
So far there are more people watching the Luka Rally participants than there are participants, but tip-off is still 2plus hours away. pic.x.com/m8zbfJ8sr7 – 12:44 PM
So far there are more people watching the Luka Rally participants than there are participants, but tip-off is still 2plus hours away. pic.x.com/m8zbfJ8sr7 – 12:44 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron won’t play tonight. Ankle. – 11:54 AM
LeBron won’t play tonight. Ankle. – 11:54 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic’s debut postponed @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/los-angeles… – 4:08 AM
Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic’s debut postponed @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/los-angeles… – 4:08 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Myles Turner has been ruled out for Saturday at Lakers due to neck strain suffered in 1Q v Clippers.
Luka, Maxi Kleber, Christian Wood are also out. LeBron, Austin Reaves, and Mark Williams are questionable. – 8:08 PM
Myles Turner has been ruled out for Saturday at Lakers due to neck strain suffered in 1Q v Clippers.
Luka, Maxi Kleber, Christian Wood are also out. LeBron, Austin Reaves, and Mark Williams are questionable. – 8:08 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
In the Lakers lab with Luka 🧪
(via @Lakers)
pic.x.com/GmKqSeXoey – 8:00 PM
In the Lakers lab with Luka 🧪
(via @Lakers)
pic.x.com/GmKqSeXoey – 8:00 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Lakers have listed LeBron James (left ankle soreness), Austin Reaves (left elbow contusion) and Mark Williams as questionable for tomorrow afternoon’s game against the Pacers: pic.x.com/kxRz5YPvgG – 7:28 PM
The Lakers have listed LeBron James (left ankle soreness), Austin Reaves (left elbow contusion) and Mark Williams as questionable for tomorrow afternoon’s game against the Pacers: pic.x.com/kxRz5YPvgG – 7:28 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
This just in: Lakers plan to unveil statue of Luka prior to his debut… – 5:25 PM
This just in: Lakers plan to unveil statue of Luka prior to his debut… – 5:25 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Anthony Davis understands why Mavs fans are heartbroken to lose Luka Doncic. He says it’s his job to give hope and bring life back to the fan base. ESPN story: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 5:17 PM
Anthony Davis understands why Mavs fans are heartbroken to lose Luka Doncic. He says it’s his job to give hope and bring life back to the fan base. ESPN story: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 5:17 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
LeBron James will make… – 4:44 PM
LeBron James will make… – 4:44 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
From last night: Luka Doncic is targeting a Monday debut for the Lakers es.pn/4159z6z – 4:34 PM
From last night: Luka Doncic is targeting a Monday debut for the Lakers es.pn/4159z6z – 4:34 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
From last night: LeBron James is now the oldest player (and the youngest) to score 40 points in an NBA game es.pn/4hLFmis – 4:30 PM
From last night: LeBron James is now the oldest player (and the youngest) to score 40 points in an NBA game es.pn/4hLFmis – 4:30 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Clearly, lines have been crossed.”
@espn_macmahon with the latest on security precautions for Mavericks front office personnel following the Luka Doncic trade. pic.x.com/N1NffEYOWn – 3:52 PM
“Clearly, lines have been crossed.”
@espn_macmahon with the latest on security precautions for Mavericks front office personnel following the Luka Doncic trade. pic.x.com/N1NffEYOWn – 3:52 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Anthony Davis on walking into a situation where Mavs fans are heartbroken after Luka Doncic was traded to LA:
“I understand it. Obviously, it’s a business. I get who Luka was to this franchise & this city. I’m never going to downplay that, just how I know what I meant to the – 3:50 PM
Anthony Davis on walking into a situation where Mavs fans are heartbroken after Luka Doncic was traded to LA:
“I understand it. Obviously, it’s a business. I get who Luka was to this franchise & this city. I’m never going to downplay that, just how I know what I meant to the – 3:50 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Rick Carlisle is challenging Pascal Siakam foul drawn by Kawhi Leonard in the act of shooting – 12:32 AM
Rick Carlisle is challenging Pascal Siakam foul drawn by Kawhi Leonard in the act of shooting – 12:32 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Rick Carlisle has now had to use 3 timeouts already:
– after 13-2 Clippers run to start game
– Myles Turner injury
– Now Clippers on 9-0 run to jack lead to 29-14 with 2:49 left in 1st quarter – 11:01 PM
Rick Carlisle has now had to use 3 timeouts already:
– after 13-2 Clippers run to start game
– Myles Turner injury
– Now Clippers on 9-0 run to jack lead to 29-14 with 2:49 left in 1st quarter – 11:01 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The LA Clippers start the game like their coach questioned their effort and intensity for 48+ hours
13-2 LAC run
13-2 LAC lead
178 seconds into game, Rick Carlisle needs a timeout – 10:45 PM
The LA Clippers start the game like their coach questioned their effort and intensity for 48+ hours
13-2 LAC run
13-2 LAC lead
178 seconds into game, Rick Carlisle needs a timeout – 10:45 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on Intuit Dome: “what a facility. Impressive. Court is amazing. Hats off to Steve (Ballmer) and all the people that made this happen.”@IntuitDome – 9:09 PM
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on Intuit Dome: “what a facility. Impressive. Court is amazing. Hats off to Steve (Ballmer) and all the people that made this happen.”@IntuitDome – 9:09 PM
More on this storyline
Dave McMenamin: JJ Redick says Mark Williams is still questionable for today because the trade is still pending. When asked if LAL would have all of their guys Monday – Luka, LeBron, Williams, etc. – Redick said: “I don’t know why we wouldn’t” -via Twitter @mcten / February 8, 2025
Mike Trudell: LeBron has been downgraded to out for today’s game against Indiana. -via Twitter @LakersReporter / February 8, 2025
Dave McMenamin: LeBron James has been downgraded to doubtful for the Lakers’ game Saturday vs. Indiana with left ankle soreness, the Lakers announced. -via Twitter @mcten / February 7, 2025
Marc Stein: April 14, 1998: The last time before this afternoon that the Dallas Mavericks played a home game without Dirk Nowitzki or Luka Dončić on the roster. Still cannot believe that sentence had to be typed … but was at that one and heading out now to cover this one. -via x.com / February 8, 2025
Dan Woike: Luka Doncic officially will not play for the Lakers Saturday against Indiana. Mark Williams is “questionable” along with LeBron James (ankle) and Austin Reaves (elbow). Reaves’ elbow was fairly swollen postgame Thursday. -via x.com / February 7, 2025
Andy Larsen: Former Mavs coach Rick Carlisle on the Luka Doncic trade: Look, it’s a historic event. You’re talking about the two principal players are two of the highest impact players, really, in the history of the game. I can speak to Luka because I worked with him for three years. He’s the most unique player I’ve ever seen, and his impact is so massive. Because not only does he have the personality and all the skill and the size and everything, he’s impossible to game plan for because he just decides how the game is going to be played, and he makes it his style of game. He’s a very, very unique player. And when we had the seven game series in ’21 against the Clippers, at that time, he was breaking rookie records every year for playoff production. His production numbers are just are staggering. There’s so much talk about out there, about everything – you’ve got to talk about how great Davis is too. He’s a different kind of dominant. He’s a guy you go out there and, how do you get near the rim, and how do you guard him? I think he can play three positions. I think he can play four or five, and I think he can play three. I think he’s that great. So, monumental event. And my hope is that both teams do well with it. Time will tell. -via x.com / February 3, 2025
NBA Communications: Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in January. -via x.com / February 3, 2025
Dustin Dopirak: Rick Carlisle: “Victor Wembanyama is such a unique challenge. To have a two-game set like this is such a revealing situation.” -via Twitter @DustinDopirak / January 25, 2025
