Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was the man behind the shocking trade. He was so frustrated with Doncic's conditioning that he traded the 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers for Anthony Davis and Max Christie without talking to other teams.

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get a win in Game 2 against the Timberwolves in Los Angeles to avoid losing both of the first games at home. It was a win that they had to have. Los Angeles changed up part of their game plan in order to get the victory.

At a celebration honoring the Houston Cougars men’s basketball team, Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta took a shot at the Dallas Mavericks.