T he Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat are the NBA Finals losers from the last two seasons, and both franchises are going in new directions after trading away Luka Doncic and Jimmy

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While Los Angeles Lakers fans have rejoiced over the blockbuster acquisition of five-time All-Star Luka Doncic, the mood in Dallas has been far less celebratory. The departure of their franchise cornerstone sparked backlash,

Dallas Mavericks fans continue to protest team leadership after they dealt generational talent Luka Doncic to the Lakers last week.

The Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic in part to build what, on paper, looked to be perhaps the most imposing front court in the NBA. Anthony Davis is a 10-time All-Star pick, and in Dallas he looked primed to return to his preferred position of power forward with Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford in place to man the center position.

Sources inform Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon of ESPN that rim-rolling center Daniel Gafford has incurred a Grade 3 right MCL sprain. He is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks. Across 51 healthy contests for the Mavericks this season (28 starts),

The Dallas Mavericks received an unwelcome update on Thursday, with a report that center Daniel Gafford won't be back for at least six weeks due to a ligament sprain in his right knee.

Jimmy Butler led the Heat to victory with a 33-point outing. Butler had a tumultuous run since then including several suspensions. The six-time NBA All-Star was ultimately traded to the Golden State Warriors where he’s had three consecutive 20+ point outings.

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