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Mavericks CEO Had Puzzling Take on Fans' Response to Luka Doncic Trade

This was an odd take on the fanbase's response to trading Luka Doncic.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30, 2025

How a 1.8% shot saw the Dallas Mavericks hit the lottery to change the NBA landscape again

The Mavs had moved Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a seismic trade earlier this year, only to miss the playoffs and fall into the lottery, but after succeeding with a 1.8 percent chance, Dallas could select the highly-rated Cooper Flagg with the first pick next month

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Mavericks CEO Responds to Narrative About NBA Lottery Being Rigged

NBA fans were definitely shocked the Mavericks won draft lottery.

Sports Illustrated · May 13, 2025