Last week the Dallas Mavericks did the unthinkable, trading 25-year-old superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package than many thought inadequate. It’s been one of the more talked-about events in the sports hemisphere in the last several days,

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Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford had to be helped off the court on Monday night in their game against the Sacramento Kings after his right knee buckled while he tried to set a screen. Gafford crashed down to the court at the American Airlines Arena and immediately reached for his knee, clearly in a lot of pain.

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.

Luka Doncic's trade from the Dallas Mavericks is still being protested by fans, and several supporters were removed from their game against the Sacramento Kings for speaking out