Lakers Get Luka Doncic from Mavs for Anthony Davis
The Lakers acquired All-Star Luka Doncic from the Mavericks for All-Star Anthony Davis in a multiplayer deal that didn’t break until after midnight — and most of the NBA universe didn’t believe it was true for at least another 30 minutes.
VSiN.com senior editor Zach Cohen has more details in his instant analysis of the trade:
It never seemed possible that the Mavericks would look to move a 25-year-old megastar, fresh off leading Dallas to an appearance in the NBA Finals and coming off back-to-back seasons of averaging at least 32.4 points and 8.0 assists per game. And even if the team did want to move him, it didn’t exactly seem like Los Angeles would have the assets to acquire a five-time All-NBA First Teamer, in the prime of his career. But several reports have since come out saying that the Mavericks simply called the Lakers up and asked if they wanted him. From there, the two teams were able to hammer out a deal.
The betting market reacted quickly to the trade: The Lakers went from 50-1 to 20-1 to win the NBA title; the Mavs went from 20-1 to 40-1.
Upon news of the deal, VSiN NBA analyst Jonathan Von Tobel jumped on Cashing Out with host Greg Peterson and offered his early thoughts: The Lakers may have gotten the better of the deal, but it may take time to figure out how all the new pieces fit together. One other thought from JVT: Maybe LeBron James is on his way out of LA to the Warriors.
>>Watch the video clips attached to Zach’s story.
And look for Zach’s NBA Best Bets for today by mid-morning.
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Meantime, Zach Cohen sizes up the Super Bowl MVP market, but the facts are the facts:
In 58 Super Bowls, a quarterback has won MVP 33 times. Thirteen of the last 17 Super Bowl MVPs have been the quarterback of the winning team. Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley (Super Bowl V) is the only MVP from the losing team.
With that in mind, Zach goes through your options.
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FYI: Super Bowl Prop Sheets from Circa and Westgate.
Today in College Hoops
Greg Peterson has posted his Best Bets for today’s menu.
Adam Burke will post his top plays later this morning.
Steve Makinen has done his annual analysis on the best (and worst) home and road teams in college hoops.
>Makinen’s power ratings with estimated scores
Listen now: Greg’s daily podcast handicapping every game on the menu every day.
Quick Hits
NHL: Look for Jonathan Davis‘ picks later today.
Soccer: Nigel Seeley has his plays for the weekend EPL menu.
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