Recently, an anonymous executive of the Mavericks was interviewed.

Talking about the team's operations over the past year, the executive said: "Whenever it's time to trade a truly great player (Doncic) is heartbreaking. We love Anthony Davis, but we also feel that the team is in a good position and hope to build an excellent team in the future. If the team can maintain better health this year, we will be at the top of the division when the playoffs come. That's our goal."

In the middle of last season, the Mavericks traded Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.