Trump Attacks Mavericks’ Luka Trade | Dallas Mavericks News

President Trump’s unexpected NBA intervention hits a nerve as he blasts the Dallas Mavericks for trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers, calling it one of the worst deals ever — even comparing it to Babe Ruth. The move, which sent Doncic — then averaging nearly 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists — to LA for Anthony Davis, has since become a franchise wound: the Mavericks fired key execs, struggled on and off the court, and still haven’t fully recovered — despite recent moves like drafting Cooper Flagg. Complicating matters? The Mavericks’ owner is a major Trump backer. This isn’t just sports drama — it’s politics, basketball, and legacy all tangled up in one wild trade.

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