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Elly De La Cruz’s Luka Doncic trolling adds twist to Dodgers trade rumors

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Young, G. (2026, November 1). Elly De La Cruz’s Luka Doncic trolling adds twist to Dodgers trade rumors. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/31/sports/elly-de-la-cruz-luka-doncic-trolling-dodgers-trade-rumors/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-01 · by Grant Young

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📰 Luka Doncic Trolling Elly De La Cruz
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🔮 Valkyries guard Gabby Williams finished the game with 30 points, 27 of which came in the second half.
🔮 “Absolutely I do,” Bowden said when asked whether he thinks the Reds could consider trading star shortstop Elly De La Cruz this offseason, per an X post from Doug McKain.
🔮 As much as Lendeborg’s mouth might get him in trouble, the bottom line is that he already looks like an elite prospect on the court, and that offsets his polarizing off-court nature.
🔮 Four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins doesn’t think the Warriors’ issues will improve any time soon, given his harsh comments during an appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back” show on Monday.
🔮 I don’t think they’re getting two [first-round picks], and so maybe it just makes sense to hold on to him,” he added after noting that the Raiders are still 3-4 and in a decent spot.
🔮 And that’s what will ultimately keep him from winning MVP.
🔮 Owens’ podcast co-host, Chris Spencer, then asked Owens whether he “could do that”, seemingly as a way of questioning whether Evans’ performance has made Owens, who is 52 years old and last played in the NFL during the 2010 season, believe he could still play in the league.
🔮 “I believe that would be seven or eight weeks from the injury.
🔮 Why would Justin Herbert need to buy beer if he has Beer at home?
🔮 Many people gained respect for Lendeborg for his willingness to verbally spar with one of the league’s best players in his first NBA game.
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Dodgers Lakers MLB Reds the [Washington] Nationals

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De La Cruz PERSON · 5× Dodgers ORG · 5× Curry PERSON · 4× Lakers ORG · 4× Bowden PERSON · 2× Reds ORG · 2× Doug McKain PERSON · 1× Elly De La Cruz PERSON · 1× Jim Bowden PERSON · 1× MLB ORG · 1×

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If De La Cruz ends up being traded to the Dodgers, Los Angeles sports fans will have to reckon with him rooting against the Lakers whenever they face Curry and Golden State.
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🔮 “Absolutely I do,” Bowden said when asked whether he thinks the Reds could consider trading star shortstop Elly De La Cruz this offseason, per an X post from Doug McKain.
2026-11-01 · New York Post
Elly De La Cruz’s Luka Doncic trolling adds twist to Dodgers trade rumors · assertive framing

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MLB insider Jim Bowden made an interesting comment about a potential Dodgers trade target during his appearance on the “D-Mac and Reiter Show” on Thursday. asserted
Bowden → make → Thursday
“Absolutely I do,” Bowden said when asked whether he thinks the Reds could consider trading star shortstop Elly De La Cruz this offseason, per an X post from Doug McKain. uncertain
Reds → do → McKain
“This kind of trade makes sense for both the Dodgers and teams like the Reds and the [Washington] Nationals. asserted
kind → make → Reds
The Dodgers need to be thinking about their next superstar player,” Bowden added. asserted
Bowden → need → player
De La Cruz is one of the most electrifying players in baseball and produced a .283 average, an .880 OPS, 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases for Cincinnati last season. asserted
Cruz → produce → Cincinnati
Dodgers fans would love having De La Cruz in their infield. asserted
fans → love → infield
That is, unless they’re also Lakers fans. asserted
they → ’re → ?
De La Cruz posted multiple clips celebrating the Warriors’ win over the Lakers to his Instagram Story. asserted
Cruz → post → Story
Specifically, the 24-year-old was posting about when Steph Curry crossed up Luka Dončić, causing the Lakers star guard to fall. asserted
guard → post → Dončić
De La Cruz has been outspoken about his Curry admiration, saying multiple times over the years that Curry is his favorite NBA player. asserted
Curry → say → years
Cruz even said he sees similarities between his and Curry’s playing styles during an August 2024 interview with the Cincinnati Enquirer. asserted
he → say → Enquirer
If De La Cruz ends up being traded to the Dodgers, Los Angeles sports fans will have to reckon with him rooting against the Lakers whenever they face Curry and Golden State. asserted
they → end → Curry
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