Luka Dončić traded to Lakers as Mavericks forgo supermax contract offer

Luka Dončić was recently traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and other assets. This unexpected move has left Mavericks fans upset, as Dončić was expected to receive a supermax contract worth $345 million. Reports indicate that the Mavericks never intended to offer Dončić the supermax deal, despite his impressive performance. The team's general manager opted to trade Dončić for Davis, a player he has a prior relationship with, instead of keeping Dončić as the franchise cornerstone. As a result of the trade, Dončić is no longer eligible for the supermax contract. Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to become the next player eligible for this lucrative deal.