The Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade Luka Dončić sent shockwaves throughout the league and was a very emotional experience for Dončić. Former Orlando Magic g

The Dallas Mavericks continue to dominate the news cycle, even after being eliminated from contention for the 2025 NBA Championship. On Monday night, they made waves once again, winning the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Luka Dončić continues to face heavy criticism from different parts of the basketball community, with some going so far as to claim that his former teammate is the better player at this point in time.

On Monday, the ping-pong balls at the NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago bounced in a way that will ensure that doesn’t happen. The Mavericks came away with the No. 1 pick — a scenario that had a 1.8 percent chance of occurring.

A custom-made "Fire Nico" jersey, signed by former Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić, will sell at Goldin Auctions later this month. The jersey, which references Mavericks general manager Nico Harrision and the shocking trade that sent Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year, comes with a letter of authenticity from JSA.

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon floated Mavericks center Daniel Gafford as a potential trade target for the Lakers, who are desperately looking for a starting-caliber center.