Doncic also shut down rumors that have surfaced since the trade, including an unfounded claim from the Mavericks. Per ESPN's Tim McMahon, Dallas had 'major concerns' about his conditioning 'issues' and making a commitment to a supermax contract extension this summer.

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison is reportedly not expected to stay in his role for the long haul.

The Mavericks are indeed, without warning, trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers in a three-team deal that will bring Anthony Davis to Dallas, two sources close to the talks