Around the NBA, the team’s issues with Luka Doncic’s on and off-the-court habits were known, and Mavs head coach Jason Kidd had shared the concerns with Doncic directly, as well as publicly.

The Mavericks' humiliation by the Cavs after trading Luka Doncic might have shifted things leading up to the trade deadline.

The Dallas Mavericks agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday to acquire All-NBA forward-center Anthony Davis in exchange for All-NBA guard Luka Dončić. The stunning trade shakes up the Western Conference playoff picture and adds new dimensions to the Mavericks’ roster.