Nico Harrison KNEW the Mavs Were Losing Luka Doncic, Weren't Going to Offer Him Max Contract with Christian Clark

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. What led to this blockbuster trade and how will it reshape the league for years to come? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) is joined by Christian Clark of The Athletic to discuss the Mavs' decision to trade Luka, Nico Harrison's role in the deal, and the cultural differences that may have contributed. They explore the implications for both franchises, mentioning Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and Mark Cuban's reactions to this seismic NBA trade. Story : https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6137644/2025/02/17/luka-doncic-trade-lakers-mavericks-nico-harrison/ Be a Locked On Mavs Insider to Get Texts from Nick & Isaac on Mavs Rumors, Game Updates, Mavs Film Watchback Videos, Q&As, & More… 📲 Locked On Mavs Insiders 📲 TEXT: 214-643-8637 FREE NEWSLETTER : Nick, Isaac, and the Locked On team send a daily newsletter, covering the Mavs, NBA, and more. Subscribe to the Locked On Mavs Newsletter Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 📺 Locked On Mavericks YouTube Channel 🎧 Locked On Mavericks Podcast Platforms Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA 📲 Follow Locked On Mavs on Socials - Locked On Mavs Twitter @LockedOnMavs - Locked On Mavs Instagram LockedOnMavs - Nick Angstadt Twitter @NickVanExit - Isaac Harris Twitter @IsaacLHarris - Nick Angstadt TikTok NickVanExit - Nick Angstadt Instagram @NickVanExit Locked On NBA League-Wide : Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Turbo Tax Ready for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over to TurboTax.com today and get matched with your Expert. Only available with TurboTax Live Full Service. Real-time updates only in the iOS mobile app. See guarantee details at TurboTax.com/guarantees . Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind down, the sports stop sporting like we want them to. But this summer, FanDuel is hooking up ALL CUSTOMERS with a boost or a bonus, DAILY! That’s right, there’s something for everyone, every day, all summer long! Visit FANDUEL.COM and add a big win to your summer bucket list! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.