On Sunday, the Dallas Mavericks played the Cleveland Cavaliers in Ohio. The Mavs got blown out, losing by a score of 144-101. After the game, Klay Thompson was asked for his thoughts on the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Thompson (h/t Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News): "I wish Luka the best. It was a joy to play with him in those 22 games we were together, but we're gonna obviously welcome AD with open arms. Obviously, one of the best players ever. Being top-75. It’s the nature of the business, obviously you have to be professional with all things in front of you. I look forward to keeping the goal the same." Thompson signed with the Mavs over the offseason after 13 years in Golden State. Playing next to Luka Doncic was a big reason why the move made a lot of sense. That said, adding Anthony Davis to a team that has Kyrie Irving (and Thompson) is very capable of being a title contender. Via Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet: "Full details on the Lakers acquiring Luk
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