The list of people taken by surprise by the Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers is seemingly endless. It started with Rob

The Dallas Mavericks team that tipped off against the Cavaliers on Sunday looked different, and it’ll be awhile before fans recognize a lineup without Luka Doncic. After 6 1/2 seasons as the heir apparent to Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki,

Kidd was unaware that Harrison was shopping Doncic. Harrison reportedly had nearly a month of dialogue with Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka about the move. Not once did he tell the coach he thinks he’s aligned with about what was in the works behind the scenes.

After Harrison answered a few questions, he stepped aside, leaving Kidd to face the press alone. When asked about the recent trade that sent Luka Doncic to Los Angeles, Kidd revea

In exchange for Doncic, who is being joined in Los Angeles by Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, the Mavericks received Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. Shortly after the trade was announced, Harrison revealed his motivation for unloading Doncic from seemingly out of nowhere.

There are levels to it, and there are people that fit the culture and there’s people that come in and add to the culture,” Harrison said.

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison executed one of the most shocking trades in NBA history by sending Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers,

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd and general manager Nico Harrison discussed the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers before their game against the Cavaliers.