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Michael Kadlick

Adam Silver Clarifies NBA Commissioner Can’t Veto Trades Following Luka Doncic Deal

Silver walks along at the WNBA All-Star Game. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

After the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers at last week's NBA trade deadline, there was an overwhelming thought from fans that commissioner Adam Silver should have stepped in and vetoed the deal.

Dallas received Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick in the move—while giving up Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris—and the consensus was that if they truly put Doncic on the trade block, they would have received more in return.

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