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Brad Townsend
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Dallas Morning News sports enterprise reporter who also covers the Mavericks and NBA. 2020 Bubble alum.
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    Brad Townsend
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    Feb 4, 2025
    Literally the first person I saw in the parking lot was Slovenian national team strength coach Anze Macek, whom Luka Doncic hired last season as his personal strength coach, but was let go by the Mavericks before this season.
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    Brad Townsend
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    Feb 4, 2025
    Something big happening here today, apparently. Waiting to enter the Lakers’ training facility.
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    Brad Townsend
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    Apr 26, 2024
    Luka Doncic takes the court and immediately spots a VIP and friend across the court . . .
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    Brad Townsend
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    Oct 28, 2023
    What?
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    Brad Townsend
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    Aug 9, 2020
    Luka to me on MIP voting: “Who votes in this?” Me: “Well, 100 of us, including me.” @luka7doncic: “Take me off the list and put @Devonte4Graham on there. I don’t deserve to be on there.”
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    Brad Townsend
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    Oct 6, 2020
    Only @russwest44 would be able to truly confirm this, and I doubt he will, but I'm told that he left a $8,000 tip for the Grand Floridian housekeepers when the @HoustonRockets left the NBA bubble. Moreover, I'm told, he left the room virtually spotless.
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    Brad Townsend
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    May 10, 2022
    On TNT, Kenny Smith says that Chris Paul’s mother, Robin, reached out to explain what happened with the young Dallas fan. She said the fan was obviously inebriated and kept tapping her on the shoulder and wishing her happy Mother’s Day, even after she politely asked him to stop.
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    Brad Townsend
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    Dec 1, 2019
    . @luka7doncic meets 22-month-old Slovenian boy, Kris, for whom Luka helped raise more than $2.2 million so he could get medical treatment at UCLA for a rare muscle condition. I spoke to Luka’s mom and will have more on this story at @SportsDayDFW.
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    Brad Townsend
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    Aug 23, 2020
    Doncic on Harrell apology.
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    Brad Townsend
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    Feb 2, 2025
    League source confirms the unbelievable is true: The Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick.
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    Brad Townsend
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    Feb 5, 2025
    Papa Doncic to the Lakers locker room.
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    Brad Townsend
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    Feb 2, 2025
    I'm told that the call to the NBA regarding the trade parameters and gaining league approval hasn't occurred yet. That's about 15 minutes away.
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    Brad Townsend
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    May 2, 2025
    My favorite Gregg Popovich story is personal. Hopefully he won't hold it against me for telling it. Days after the San Antonio newspaper I worked for folded in 1993, Golden State assistant Pop called to tell me the Spurs were being sold and he was coming back as GM. Me: "Pop, I
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    Brad Townsend
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    Nov 6, 2025
    Outstanding to see former Maverick Shawn Bradley and his wife Carrie. Had a nice visit. He comes to one or 2 home games per year. Here’s he’s visiting with ex-Mavs teammate and current Mavs assistant Popeye Jones.
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    Brad Townsend
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    Apr 26, 2024
    Replying to @townbrad
    That VIP is Florentino Perez, president of Real Madrid, the Spanish club for which Doncic began his pro career.
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