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LeBron James does not seem happy that the Lakers missed out on acquiring Kyrie Irving.
On Sunday, it was announced that Irving had been traded to the Dallas Mavericks in a blockbuster deal.
Two days after Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Nets, he has been traded to the Mavericks to join forces with Luka Dončić, sources tell @ShamsCharania.
More on a developing story, days ahead of the NBA trade deadline:https://t.co/LRHPj9Ajm2 pic.twitter.com/hI5tq98weT
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) February 5, 2023
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnorawski, the Lakers had tried to trade for Irving but eventually got outbid by the Mavs,
Via ESPN
The Lakers and Nets discussed possible Irving deals on Friday and Saturday, but ultimately the Mavericks’ package gave the Nets a better chance to surround Kevin Durant with players now — as well as the opportunity to acquire three draft picks, sources said.
The Nets had been looking at three-way deals involving the Lakers before discussions with the Mavericks came together fairly quickly Sunday afternoon, sources said.
Woj had previously reported that LeBron had been pushing the Lakers to trade for Irving.
Irving has not given the Nets a list of preferred destinations, but there is strong mutual interest between him and the Lakers that goes back to the summer.
LeBron James is an immense proponent of making a deal for his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate, and the Lakers are operating as a motivated suitor for Irving, sources said.
After the trade was made official, LeBron appeared to share his frustration on Twitter.
Maybe It’s Me
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 6, 2023
Fans had hilarious reactions to LeBron’s tweet.
never thought I would see Lebron James tweet like a 16 year old girl going through a breakup https://t.co/4O1tayfsFx
— OVOPhantuums🇨🇦 (@Phantuums) February 6, 2023
https://twitter.com/JayiguessC/status/1622395441223503872
Bron rn https://t.co/fl26vYUMbR pic.twitter.com/6cna2xiTgF
— Ben Mann (@Ben_hockey98) February 6, 2023
Cry some more https://t.co/PgSTS7Nqqs pic.twitter.com/0FrfhzYRLA
— Kentucky BBall. 😩 Suns BBall 🤨. FSU FB (@DarkManD314) February 6, 2023
Damn, what have you done? @JeanieBuss https://t.co/jmo1LLC56U
— Ryan Rueda (@iDude14) February 6, 2023
38 years old and posting emo cryptic tweets like 15 year old me posted emo song lyrics on my MSN Messenger status. https://t.co/goGIjhdTWI
— Hugo Stiglitz (@jfahr) February 6, 2023