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Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla doesn't care about Mavericks' Luka Doncic trade

Mazzulla reacted to the news in the only way that he could.

Dustin Lewis

Jan 31, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Jan 31, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Less than a year has passed since the Dallas Mavericks faced off against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. The Celtics ended up taking the series and the Mavericks have elected to go in an entirely different direction following their draft.

In a move that still sounds too ludicrous to type, Dallas dealt franchise star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package centered around Anthony Davis. Doncic is off to the West Coast and Davis has been added to his place as the Mavericks look to make another postseason run behind the prolific big man and Kyrie Irving.

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Luka Doncic
Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics during game five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

Considering the championship clash and upcoming meet between the Celtics and Mavericks in a few days, it'd be understandable if Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla revealed his thoughts on the situation. Instead, he reacted to the trade in only a way that he could, by not caring.

Upon taking the podium for his pregame press conference leading up to Boston's road game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Mazzulla quickly let the media know to not bother asking him about Doncic.

Joe Mazzulla
Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla holds up the trophy as he celebrates after winning the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images / Peter Casey-Imagn Images

"Don't ask about the trade. I don't really care," Mazzulla said according to Celtics on CLNS's Noa Dalzell.

It's not a very surprising stance for Mazzulla, who has become known for his quips and deadpan responses around the league.

With that being said, it won't be very long until Mazzulla and the Celtics get their first look at the new iteration of the Mavericks. Dallas is scheduled to travel to Boston on Thursday, February 6, for a nationally televised contest at 7:30 p.m. EST on TNT. It will be the first time that the Mavs have traveled to TD Garden since falling in the finals in June. Doncic averaged 29.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 2.6 steals in 38.8 minutes per game during that series.

Luka Doncic
Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots against Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) in the second half during game five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

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The Celtics and Mavericks played the first game of their season series in late January. Boston defeated Dallas on the road, 122-107, as Kristaps Porzingis scored 18 points in his return to the Lone Star State. Kyrie Irving led the Mavs with 22 points while Quentin Grimes added 20 points of his own.

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Mavericks: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 Lakers first-round pick

Lakers: Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris

Jazz: Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2025 Clippers second-round pick, 2025 Mavericks second-round pick

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Dustin Lewis
DUSTIN LEWIS

Lewis joined BucsGameday when it was founded in 2022. He's also the Editor-In-Chief of NoleGameday. A graduate of Florida State, Lewis has worked for NG since 2016.

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