The latest Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks showdown at the Crypto.com arena on Feb. 25 was all about Luka Dončić, and rightly so, since the Slovenian sensation was facing his former team for the first time after his unexpected send-off to LA.

The Luka Doncic - Anthony Davis trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA world for several reasons. One of these was the Mavericks' decision to split up the superstar duo of Doncic and Kyrie Irving that had just made the NBA Finals.

After the blockbuster Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade that went down earlier this month in the NBA, Tuesday night's Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks matchup instantly became one of the most highly anticipated contests of the season.

Kyrie Irving poured in 25 points while powering the Dallas Mavericks past the visiting Charlotte Hornets 103-96 in the NBA on Thursday. Irving, who tallied 19 points in the second half, tied his season best with nine rebounds.

Kyrie Irving has stayed in touch with Luka Doncic since the trade, checking on his emotional state more than anything. He feels protective of Dončić. “I don’t think he expected the

The one thing NBA players never have a shortage of is sneakers. With their million-dollar contracts and collaborations, every brand in the world is trying to get NBA players to wear their sneakers during a game.

The Dallas Mavericks guard posted a silhouette of his Kai Anta 1s last year, and a fan made the most of the opportunity.

The first clash between former teammates Kyrie Irving and ex-Maverick Luka Doncic took place last night. While some labeled it a “Luka revenge Game,” the real showdown might come later in the season when the Los Angeles Lakers travel to face the Dallas Mavericks.