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The Dallas Mavericks finally shook the post-Luka funk with a 127-120 win in Boston, bookending their five-game road trip with wins to finish 2-3. Defense has been a problem three games without Luka, as the Mavs have allowed an average of 127.3 points over that stretch.

NBA rumors suggest the Mavs and Rockets could target Kevin Durant in an offseason trade.

This is about what would've been the second craziest swap of this deadline: Jimmy Butler for Kevin Durant, who, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne, signed of

Before taking the court, the Mavs revealed Davis on social media in his new uniform, adorned with No. 3 on his jersey. He wore No. 3 with the Lakers and No. 23 while with the New Orleans Pelicans. The social media post features several pictures of Davis posing in his Mavericks uniform.

Mavericks center Anthony Davis was ruled out for Thursday night's NBA Finals rematch against the Boston Celtics, coach Jason Kidd said, pushing his Dallas debut back to Saturday at the earliest. Davis was acquired for Luka Doncic,

A Mavericks fan who went to Palisades Charter High is raising funds for a billboard campaign in Dallas to protest the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic purchased a $15 million Texas home just days before he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, former NBA player Chandler Parsons has claimed—while alleging that the news of the surprise move left the 25-year-old sporting superstar in tears.

The Mavericks are back home after a road trip. Luka Doncic has been traded, and former Lakers star Anthony Davis will make his Mavericks debut on Saturday. Davis, who is recovering from an injury, was introduced to the media along with new teammates.