Johnson made the expectations for Doncic and every Los Angeles superstar abundantly clear during Thursday's 'First Take.'

Matt Riccardi joined the Mavericks back in August of 2022 for a senior front office role. After the 2023 offseason wrapped up, he was promoted to assistant general manager in August of 2023. Last week was the first time I’ve heard Riccardi’s voice.

The Mavericks have had a roller coaster of a season. They start the season a bit shaky, and then they make what most call a boneheaded move by trading their superstar, Luka Doncic, to the Lakers. After that, they endure a stretch of injuries unlike any other, and they end the season with the No. 1 pick.

The Dallas Mavericks got a much-needed shot in the arm to kick off the offseason, landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. As things stand, the Mavericks are slated to select former Duke star Cooper Flagg at the top of the draft, adding a potential diamond to a roster that already includes Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis.

Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson criticizes Mavericks' trade of Luka Doncic to Lakers, wearing Doncic's Nike shoes in protest during his lifetime achievement award ceremony.

Mike Miller and Udonis Haslem make a bold pitch for Dallas to give up Cooper Flagg in an effort to get Giannis Antetokounmpo on their team.