The NBA playoffs have been great so far, but they are missing a little something with the absence of Luka Doncic’s brilliance. The Dallas Mavericks failed to make the play-in tournament despite acquiring Kyrie Irving, and this has led to some speculation about Luka Doncic’s future.
Despite being 24, Luka Doncic is already a 4-time NBA All-Star and perennial MVP candidate. The Dallas Mavericks haven’t been able to put a properly competitive roster around him yet and as such, teams around the league seem to be keeping an eye on his situation.
“There is no telling what the future holds for the Mavs and Luka [Doncic], but teams are swirling like sharks in the water,” a league source said, as reported by SI. “The Jazz, in particular, plan to pursue Luka if and when he becomes available.”
The Utah Jazz have a wealth of picks at their disposal thanks to the haul they got from trading away Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell. They also have young assets they can offer in a trade. Luka Doncic would be a dream acquisition for the team, he is already a bonafide star in the NBA.
Luka Doncic averaged an incredible 32.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game this season. If he becomes available, the Jazz won’t be the only team doing whatever they can to get him. All 29 NBA teams that currently don’t employ Doncic would be trying to acquire his services.
Is It Likely That Luka Doncic Leaves The Dallas Mavericks Soon?
Players like Luka Doncic demand success with their greatness, and the Dallas Mavericks will need to make serious changes to their roster to keep Doncic happy. It became evident by the end of this regular season that Luka wasn’t happy with the way things were going. And there were reports that the organization fears a trade request coming in from Doncic in 2024.
Having said that, it is unlikely that he will leave anytime soon. Luka Doncic is quite loyal and he explicitly said there is nothing to worry about in terms of his asking to leave the franchise. Doncic is under contract until 2026 and has a player option for another year after that. The likelihood of becoming available for a trade is very low, but the Dallas Mavericks need to sort their roster out fast nonetheless.
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