Klay Thompson, Other Mavs React To Luka Doncic Trade: ‘Still Shocked Right Now’

CLEVELAND — Klay Thompson signed a contract with the Dallas Mavericks this past NBA offseason because he thought he’d be teaming up with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.Klay Thompson, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Turns out, he’s teaming up with Irving and Anthony Davis. That’s because the Mavs stunned the league over the weekend, sending Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Thompson was actually part of what turned into a trade, if you’re being official about it. And now, Doncic is officially a member of the Lakers.

But hey, Thompson says he’s OK. After all, he’s in the NBA — and he’s still with Dallas.

“ I live with no regrets. I’m happy to be a Maverick,” Thompson said after Sunday’s blowout road loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. “Incredibly grateful to be a Maverick. I’m excited to be in Dallas and I’m very excited for what’s ahead.”

Davis is expected to join the team and be in uniform this week. Other Mavs sounded pleased about that part of the trade, though they were also still stunned over the Doncic news.

“I was like everybody — did (ESPN insider Shams Charania) get hacked? It was a real big shock,”  guard Dante Exum said. “I’ve been traded twice, and you just learn that it’s how this business works, and it’s something you have to adjust to.”

Guard Jaden Hardy added that Doncic texted his teammates after the trade.

“It’s tough, but we all have a job to do,” Hardy said. “Obviously a lot of people were caught off guard, same with the team, like the rest of the world. He was special. A lot of guys felt for him. Still shocked right now.”

He added that he appreciated the time he did get to be Doncic’s teammate.

“He texted the team, thanking everybody for everything,” Hardy said. “That was nice from somebody that got traded, reaching out and letting everybody know his thoughts.”

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