The Dallas Mavericks have faced consistent backlash since trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in early February. Fans immediately revolted, "Fire Nico" chants rained down in every part of Dallas,

Dallas Mavericks radio announcer Chuck Cooperstein deleted a blistering social media post Friday night in which he slammed the team’s controversial trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Cooperstein's criticism was later deleted, but it was one of many scathing opinions that have followed since the trade occurred in February.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic believes his return game against the Dallas Mavericks is a top moment in his career thus far.