The Dallas Mavericks have surprised everyone by trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris in a three-team swap with the Lakers for Anthony Davis and Max Christie. However, it seems like it wasn’t just the fans who were kept in the dark by the franchise. This move even came as a surprise to their other superstar.
Yes, veteran Kyrie Irving wasn’t aware of this trade happening either! ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported, “Kyrie Irving was also stunned by the Luka-AD trade. I’m told he was doing a training session in Cleveland when he saw the news come across from [Shams Charania].” She stated that the Mavericks guard was in between a training session in Cleveland when he came to know about the move. It’s one thing keeping us fans in the dark, but to keep Kyrie Irving out of the loop gives Dallas a bad look.
Kyrie was stunned by the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, per @ramonashelburne
He was in the middle of a training session in Cleveland when he heard the news pic.twitter.com/YsN3ravZto
— Kyrie Center (@kyriecenterig) February 2, 2025
Moreover, Irving and Doncic have shared a great relationship both on and off the court. They just made the NBA Finals last season and were looking at yet another playoff appearance. It Shouldn’t be much of a surprise if Irving started to evaluate his future at Dallas as well. Especially given that he just has another year left on his contract.
This is a developing story….
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