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Rick Carlisle coached Luka Doncic in Dallas. His thoughts on trade? 'Monumental event.'

The Mavericks' decision to trade Doncic, a generational talent with five All-NBA selections, has puzzled NBA executives and alienated fans.
Dallas aims to compete for championships with Davis and Kyrie Irving, but the trade raises questions about their future and team direction.
Doncic's departure marks a significant shift for the Mavericks, who now face the challenge of rebuilding without their star player.

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Dallas News

Why didn’t the Dallas Mavericks get more in blockbuster trade of Luka Doncic?

Many were puzzled by what Dallas received in sending its generational superstar to Los Angeles, including longtime NBA executives.

18 days ago·Dallas, United States

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Indy Star

Rick Carlisle coached Luka Doncic in Dallas. His thoughts on trade? 'Monumental event.'

Rick Carlisle coached Luka Doncic for three years in Dallas. He called the deal that sent him to the Lakers for Anthony Davis a "monumental event."

19 days ago·Indianapolis, United States

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Frankfurter Allgemeine

Luka Doncic from Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers: An incomprehensible trade

Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis: What insiders thought was a fake turns out to be one of the most surprising deals in NBA history. One that makes the Dallas Mavericks look very bad.

19 days ago·Frankfurt, Germany

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NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

'Luka Mania' comes to a sudden, unexpected end for Dallas Mavericks fans

The most difficult goodbyes are the ones that emerge unexpectedly. For Dallas Mavericks fans, what felt like the beginning of the middle chapters of a historic career for Luka Doncic in a Mavs uniform is, instead, the end of the road – and the most unexpected goodbye in franchise history. The five-time All-NBA first-team player and five-time NBA All-Star is yet to celebrate his 26th birthday. Selected and traded for by the Mavericks with the thi…

19 days ago·Fort Worth, United States

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NY Daily News

Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade was a departure from the patience and loyalty that allowed Dirk Nowitzki to be great

From the moment the Dallas Mavericks acquired Luka Doncic, the comparisons to Dirk Nowitzki were inevitable. Both were European sensations who came to the U.S. before they were old enough to drink there legally. Both boasted incredibly unique skill sets, with Nowitzki being a sharp-shooting 7-footer with a deadly one-foot fadeaway, and Doncic being a bulky 6-6 point guard with elite vision and play-making. And both ended up with Dallas, a franch…

19 days ago·New York, United States

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New York Post

Luka Doncic trade ‘doesn’t feel real’ to Mavericks after whirlwind day

Even with plenty of time to digest the news, Mavericks players still had a hard time coming to terms with the reality of the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade.

19 days ago·New York, United States

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