The Luka Doncic trade remains an unbelievable calamity. The Dallas Mavericks gave up on a franchise superstar at 25 years old, despite just coming off a run to the NBA Finals, and gave him to the Los Angeles Lakers basically for free.

Dallas Mavericks fans might want to look away. While fans are incredibly happy with Flagg and all of the possibilities he brings, Doncic was the franchise player who was beloved in Dallas, somehow rivaling even Dirk Nowitzki as the all-time face of the franchise.

Flagg scored 31 points in his second start and looked more comfortable as the Mavericks' primary ball-handler. Dallas shut him down for the rest of the summer slate after his scoring outburst was the most by a No. 1 pick in summer league play since John Wall in 2010.

To absolutely nobody's surprise, the Dallas Mavericks drafted Cooper Flagg with the number one overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. And how could they not have?

Johni Broome leads Philadelphia with 22 points and 14 rebounds while Mark Armstrong impresses with 22 points off the bench.

LeBron James picked up his player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers. It represents a calculated decision that did not come without considering a move elsewhere, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic.

Lakers star LeBron James reportedly had eyes on the Dallas Mavericks before opting in on a one-year deal with LA.