Dallas Mavericks timeline: From the Luka Dončić trade to Kyrie Irving’s injury — what a mess

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The Dallas Mavericks’ season continues to reach new lows. Luka Dončić is gone. Anthony Davis has yet to return. And now Kyrie Irving is done for the season. Here’s a timeline of the Mavericks’ miserable season, starting on Christmas Day.

Dec. 25: Luka Dončić gets hurt

The Mavericks star left the team’s 105-99 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half on Christmas Day due to a left calf injury — an injury that would sideline Dončić for more than a month.

Lively was diagnosed with a fractured foot, sidelining the Mavs’ breakout star indefinitely. In 32 games, including 25 starts this season, Lively had averaged 9.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.7 blocks while shooting 70.1% from the field in 24 minutes per game.

Feb. 2: Mavericks trade Luka Dončić

In perhaps the most shocking trade in NBA history, Dallas sent Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round draft pick in a three-team deal that also included the Jazz.

Following the news of the trade, which broke after midnight on the East Coast, Mavs GM Nico Harrison told ESPN: “I believe that defense wins championships. I believe that getting an All-Defensive center and an All-NBA player with a defensive mindset gives us a better chance. We’re built to win now and in the future.”

Feb. 4: Dončić is introduced as a Laker

At the introductory news conference for Dončić, Lakers executive Rob Pelinka thanked Nico Harrison for trading Dončić to Los Angeles, calling it “a gift.”

Dončić, who still looked stunned two days after the trade, said he would “take the high road” in response to comments made about him from the Mavericks after the trade was made.

Feb. 8: Fans protest outside of Mavericks’ arena

Ahead of the Dallas’ first home game after the trade, Mavericks fans protested outside of American Airlines Center. Some signs called for Nico Harrison to be fired. Other fans called for the team to be sold.

Feb. 8: Anthony Davis makes his Dallas debut, gets hurt

In his first game with the Mavericks, Davis was impressive, totaling 26 points, 16 rebounds,…

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Publish date : 2025-03-04 18:46:00

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