The Los Angeles Lakers have been the hottest team in the NBA, winning 17 of their last 20 games. And, it's not all because of Luka Dončić.
The Mavericks made arguably the worst trade in NBA history one month ago when they sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in the middle of the night. As the Lakers have ascended to the No. 2 seed in the West in the wake of the trade, the Mavericks have collapsed in epic fashion in a way that’s equal parts amazing and heartbreaking to watch.
The Lakers are on the rise while things have quickly gone south for the Mavericks. Breaking down the West one month post-trade deadline.
Basketball lovers across the league should stand in unison with Dallas. At least be delicate and patient. Mavs loyalists need grace.
A month ago, the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by trading away Luka Doncic. Turns out that was just the start of their problems.