When asked about the trade, Legler, on the All-NBA Podcast, had the following to say, refusing to hold back on the situation: "Not only would Mark Cuban not have done the deal, Mark Cuban would have fired a person who suggested it on the spot... Because he'd be certain that person has to be doing something in terms of narcotics."

In a detailed report by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon, they explain why Mavericks ownership approved trading Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic stands along the baseline before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif.(Kevork Djansezian / AP) You might want to look away Dallas Mavericks fans,

NBA trade deadline is here, and there's been no shortage of action. Below is each trade and how the moves will impact fantasy basketball. Check back throughout the day for updates. - Mavericks trade Luka Doncic to Lakers,

The final numbers from trade-deadline time: no fewer than eight current and past All-Stars, some of them recent All-NBA selections, some among the league’s highest scorers and even three Olympic gold medalists,