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 impression him and the remainder of the West transferring ahead into the long run. “I’ve watched video games of each the Lakers and Mavs ever because it occurred,” Wembanyama mentioned. “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 extremely robust emotion. However in any other case, I believe the Mavs are nonetheless contenders. The Lakers are contenders. It’s very aggressive. They traded for superb gamers. It’s fascinating. 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
What’s the thrill 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
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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!
📻 Pay attention 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.web/en/nba-news/17… – 3:50 AM
Adam Silver was additionally “shocked” by Luka Doncic’s commerce, no point out of NBA Europe
eurohoops.web/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.web/en/nba-news/17… – 3:28 AM
Three-peat for MacMcClung, win for Herro, disqualification for Wemby #NBAAllStarSaturdayNight
eurohoops.web/en/nba-news/17… – 3:28 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😅 Wemby and CP3 tried to cheat the Abilities Problem and bought disqualified!
pic.x.com/XlnFjlpkxX – 2:54 AM
😅 Wemby and CP3 tried to cheat the Abilities Problem and bought 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 mentioned he’s ’empathic’ towards Mavericks followers who’re livid over the Luka Doncic commerce, however insists workforce 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 mentioned he’s ’empathic’ towards Mavericks followers who’re livid over the Luka Doncic commerce, however insists workforce 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 try this, there’s a loophole. It means we’re not an issue.” – 9:26 PM
Wemby — “I imply, if the problem let’s us try 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 likely one of the craziest belongings you’ll see at this time. pic.x.com/GWarpfVmHI – 9:26 PM
Muggsy Bogues standing subsequent to Wemby is likely one of the craziest belongings you’ll see at this time. pic.x.com/GWarpfVmHI – 9:26 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Controversy in All-Star Abilities 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’ workforce of CP3 Paul and Wembanyama attempting to sport the system
nbcsports.com/nba/information/contr… – 9:16 PM
Controversy in All-Star Abilities 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’ workforce of CP3 Paul and Wembanyama attempting to sport the system
nbcsports.com/nba/information/contr… – 9:16 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s in depth reply to a query concerning the Luka Doncic commerce: “I’ve completely no information or perception there have been any ulterior motives.” pic.x.com/sf88nq4KvS – 9:12 PM
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s in depth reply to a query concerning the Luka Doncic commerce: “I’ve completely no information or perception there have been any ulterior motives.” pic.x.com/sf88nq4KvS – 9:12 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama mentioned it was his thought, not Chris Paul’s, to “hack” the Abilities 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 mentioned it was his thought, not Chris Paul’s, to “hack” the Abilities 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
Though Wemby reiterated his stance that he’s not right here to fulfill new associates, he mentioned he’s “already began taking recommendation from gamers and asking questions. So, it’s already been actually fascinating.” – 8:56 PM
Though Wemby reiterated his stance that he’s not right here to fulfill new associates, he mentioned he’s “already began taking recommendation from gamers and asking questions. So, it’s already been actually fascinating.” – 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
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Mugsy + Wemby pic.x.com/YHwHdYdIw1 – 8:35 PM
Mugsy + Wemby pic.x.com/YHwHdYdIw1 – 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 strategy to the abilities problem pic.x.com/PSUegLWM7Y – 8:28 PM
Chris Paul and Wemby with a singular strategy to the abilities problem pic.x.com/PSUegLWM7Y – 8:28 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Adam Silver was shocked concerning the Doncic-Davis commerce, urges indignant Mavs followers to maintain religion dallasnews.com/sports activities/maveric… – 8:28 PM
Adam Silver was shocked concerning the Doncic-Davis commerce, urges indignant Mavs followers to maintain religion dallasnews.com/sports activities/maveric… – 8:28 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
CP3 and Wemby have been disqualified from the Abilities Problem for not trying their leap photographs per TNT broadcast. – 8:25 PM
CP3 and Wemby have been disqualified from the Abilities Problem for not trying their leap photographs per TNT broadcast. – 8:25 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Wemby and Chris Paul have been disqualified from the abilities contest, in a bit of NBA historical past. – 8:24 PM
Wemby and Chris Paul have been disqualified from the abilities contest, in a bit of NBA historical past. – 8:24 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
What an odd approach to NBA All-Star Saturday, particularly contemplating Wemby was mad that Antman didn’t take the abilities problem critical final 12 months. – 8:23 PM
What an odd approach to NBA All-Star Saturday, particularly contemplating Wemby was mad that Antman didn’t take the abilities problem critical final 12 months. – 8:23 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul tried to “hack” the Abilities Problem by throwing up photographs shortly with out attempting 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 photographs – 8:22 PM
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul tried to “hack” the Abilities Problem by throwing up photographs shortly with out attempting 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 photographs – 8:22 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Chris Paul a million % reminded Wemby you don’t want to truly make the photographs. That is unimaginable. I’ve chills. – 8:22 PM
Chris Paul a million % reminded Wemby you don’t want to truly make the photographs. That is unimaginable. I’ve chills. – 8:22 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Adam Silver was shocked concerning the Doncic-Davis commerce, urges indignant Mavs followers to maintain religion apnews.com/article/nba-al… – 7:56 PM
Adam Silver was shocked concerning the Doncic-Davis commerce, urges indignant 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 imagine the commerce was made as a precursor to the Dallas Mavericks attempting 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 imagine the commerce was made as a precursor to the Dallas Mavericks attempting to relocate to Las Vegas. pic.x.com/PRa69SPgdx – 7:21 PM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he’s sympathetic in 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 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’s “little question” in his thoughts that homeowners of the Mavericks purchased the workforce to have it in Dallas, and that there have been no “ulterior motives” to the Luka Doncic commerce, which he mentioned he was as shocked as everybody else by when it occurred. – 7:20 PM
Adam Silver says there’s “little question” in his thoughts that homeowners of the Mavericks purchased the workforce to have it in Dallas, and that there have been no “ulterior motives” to the Luka Doncic commerce, which he mentioned 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 finally decide this as a sensible commerce, [the Mavericks] did what they suppose was in one of the best curiosity of their group. … [Mavericks fans] ought to imagine of their group.” – 7:19 PM
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on the Luka Doncic commerce: “Whether or not or not historical past will finally decide this as a sensible commerce, [the Mavericks] did what they suppose was in one of the best curiosity of their group. … [Mavericks fans] ought to imagine of their group.” – 7:19 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Silver mentioned he believes Mavs possession is dedicated to Dallas and doesn’t have ulterior motives with the Luka Doncic commerce – 7:18 PM
Silver mentioned 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 mentioned 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 “ they usually did what they “thought was greatest.” Says Mavs aren’t transferring. – 7:18 PM
Adam Silver mentioned 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 “ they usually did what they “thought was greatest.” Says Mavs aren’t transferring. – 7:18 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Supply mentioned SA flew its therapeutic massage therapist to San Francisco, together with the bodily therapist and efficiency coach to place Wembanyama by way of his traditional pre-game routine – even for the Kia Abilities Problem – as a result of “he takes it so critically.” – 6:54 PM
Supply mentioned SA flew its therapeutic massage therapist to San Francisco, together with the bodily therapist and efficiency coach to place Wembanyama by way of his traditional pre-game routine – even for the Kia Abilities Problem – as a result of “he takes it so critically.” – 6:54 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Wemby making his All-Star arrival 🔥 pic.x.com/8UCpXepym9 – 6:22 PM
Wemby making his All-Star arrival 🔥 pic.x.com/8UCpXepym9 – 6:22 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Jokic lacking Luka within the #AllStarGame
pic.x.com/iKnZCi31cc – 3:56 PM
Jokic lacking Luka within the #AllStarGame
pic.x.com/iKnZCi31cc – 3:56 PM
Extra on this storyline
Welts instructed The Dallas Morning Information a lot of his first 12 months as CEO might 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 should look nothing just like the Intuit Dome,” Welts mentioned. “This can hopefully be the best expression of what Maverick followers would anticipate after they stroll into the sector to see a Mavericks sport. “It’ll have every part about Texas and Dallas that we are able to deliver to it, to offer it a form and kind that might 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 workforce. I get to study from Luka now. I had AD, Bron and now I’m with Luka and Bron. So, it’s loopy. I get to study from quite a lot of greats” -via Instagram / February 16, 2025
Dave McMenamin: Dalton Knecht on one of the best recommendation he’s obtained within the NBA: “D-Lo, he gave me one of the best recommendation. Proper after a sport, simply transfer on. Don’t care about how you probably did. Simply transfer on since you bought the subsequent sport coming in direction of you. Regardless of how excessive or how low that sport 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 Abilities Problem for failing to take 3 legitimate photographs throughout their first try. CP argued his case earlier than telling an official “I’m high-quality” after the the ruling got here down. -via Bluesky / February 15, 2025
Tom Orsborn: Victor Wembanyama mentioned the technique that led to the DQ was his. Requested if he may need outsmarted himself, he mentioned, “It was a great technique, however I don’t know….It’s simply not that large a deal.” -via Bluesky / February 15, 2025
Tom Orsborn: Requested about getting disqualified from the Abilities Problem, Chris Paul mentioned, “We tried one thing that we thought may win, to see if we had one of the best time. It was enjoyable.” -via Bluesky / February 15, 2025
