The Shank Ag said:

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This was new ownership running things like a casino to boost future profits, and don't realize the fan base is about to revolt

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That's where you are wrong. The fans have zero power to influence this. Zero. There will still be enough who tune in, go to games, and buy merchandise that things will keep right on rolling. There is no "revolt" or "outrage" that will have any bearing on anything- other than talkshow radio numbers.

Don't believe me- just look at the Cowboys and Aggies as proof. Owners do not care one flip about what the local fans think. They are there to make themselves money- period. And they know how to do that, very well.

chris1515 said:

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I hope Dallas never spends another dime on an arena for the Mavs and fights against an Adelson owned resort/casino tooth and nail.

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I for one look forward to the rebranding of the soon to be Arlington Mavericks.

awinlonghorn said:

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literally no one in dallas is spinning this except Nico who acted alone.

I remember being on here in 2004 defending dirk when guitarsoup called him hockey game nowitzki for playing only three quarters. I've watched 80% of ALL mavs games the last 20 yrs.

Luka was Dallas. Dallas was Luka. It feels like our soul was ripped out.

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Bless his heart

Can't believe I'm saying this but holy **** I actually feel bad for Mavs fans. This trade is pure insanity. Your new ownership just kneecapped their own franchise not just team.

This was Texans when BoB sent D Hop packing for a bag of pucks.

Best I can say is maybe someone on the roster has a massage fetish and can fleece Cleveland in a trade.

Only thing I can think of that the owner got wind of some sort off the court story, and felt like they had to dump Luka before it got out. It would have to be a serious story, though. Like he murdered a hooker or something.

AustinAg2K said:

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Only thing I can think of that the owner got wind of some sort off the court story, and felt like they had to dump Luka before it got out. It would have to be a serious story, though. Like he murdered a hooker or something.

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How many Diddy parties did Luka attend?

AustinAg2K said:

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Only thing I can think of that the owner got wind of some sort off the court story, and felt like they had to dump Luka before it got out. It would have to be a serious story, though. Like he murdered a hooker or something.

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When Davis sat on the bench and refused to watch LeBron break Kareem's record that never left me. I mean, Draymomd Green was in attendance for that moment and Lebron's teammate and "friend" didn't even feel the need to watch it.

I think their relationship isn't as good as they would like people to think. I thought him joking around about how many years it took for LeBron to break the latest record was a cheap shot too.

AD as talented as he is doesn't seem to have the drive that LeBron has. I think LeBron probably wanted him gone and it's well known that both Luka and LeBron wanted to play together.

Now, why was Dallas willing to part with Luka? That's a total head scratcher. He's 25 years old and is a top 5 player in the world.

Was someone in Dallas getting paid to make that trade? Just feels like a "you scratch my back and we'll scratch yours" because this definitely doesn't help Dallas long term at all

Sharing this A+ analysis on the Luka trade by the always insightful @chris_kratovil

Makes a ton of sense to me from the #txlege angle - esp considering Lite Patrick likely done next Session.

Good stuff. Read it 👇🏼 #txlege #MFFL pic.twitter.com/VPtBPhgIeu

— Adam Loewy (@LoewyLawFirm) February 3, 2025

I've hated the Lakers so much, as a kid I didn't even appreciate Kobe lol. I don't think the NBA is always looking out for L.A., because if that's the case, they'd much rather have a great Knicks team.

But this has LeBron written all over to me. That's the consistent factor, LeGM.

It makes sense, but they are under appreciating the hold Patrick and his ilk have on Texas Politics.

That's why they have multiple outs. If Texas doesn't approve gambling, Adelson/Dumont can take their ball, and the Mavs, back to Vegas to build their casino/arena.