Dallas Mavericks fans woke up smarting from a close loss to the Detroit Pistons the night before. Their team was still in eighth place, fighting to move out of the play-in spots in the NBA’s playoff race,

Doncic said all the right things Tuesday in Los Angeles, but his solemn reaction to his Mavericks departure spoke volumes.

The Mavericks sent young superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, along with other pieces, sending both franchises into a frenzy. The Mavericks reportedly did not talk to any other team about Doncic being on the table,

Buckley believes this trade could happen due to the fact the Mavs traded their 25-year-old superstar for a 32-year-old center. This means they are ready to win in the next few years, and a 37-year-old Durant would work into that timeframe.

The Dallas Mavericks are considering drafting 19-year-old French point guard Nolan Traoré as a potential successor to Kyrie Irving. With Irving's injury and contract situation uncertain, Traoré's promising size and skillset make him an attractive high-upside gamble.

Only 1.5 games separate the Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves, currently the No. 7 seed, which is the NBA Play-In Tournament territory. If the Lakers can hold onto a top-six seed, the first round begins on April 19, if they fall into the dreaded Play-In Tournament, it will take place from April 15-18.

Luka Doncic did not take it easy on himself after a poor game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Doncic's Los Angeles Lakers lost