Oct 24, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) and guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrate during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Klay Thompson Makes Honest Statement After Mavs-Lakers Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 2, 2025 6:59 PM ET

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."

Klay Thompson on the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers:

“I wish Luka the best. It was a joy to play with him in those 22 games we were together, but we’re obviously going to welcome AD with open arms…It’s the nature of the business, obviously you have to be professional… pic.twitter.com/PjqGwnot2O
— Mike Curtis (@MikeACurtis2) February 2, 2025

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 Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris from Dallas in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 1st, with Jalen Hood-Schifino and a 2nd going to Utah:"

Full details on the Lakers acquiring Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris from Dallas in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 1st, with Jalen Hood-Schifino and a 2nd going to Utah: pic.twitter.com/yItlRe9xqI
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) February 2, 2025

Thompson is currenty averaging 13.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest while shooting 41.2% from the field and 39.0% from the three-point range in 43 games.

With the loss, the Mavs dropped to 26-24 in 50 games, which has them as the ninth seed.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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