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Another layer to this trade is the speculation surrounding the knowledge of the Mavericks’ coaching staff, particularly head coach Jason Kidd. Some insist that Kidd was in the dark about the details of the trade until just before its announcement, raising questions about the level of communication within the organization. Although it's believed that discussions about Doncic had taken place prior, the final execution of the deal seems to have caught Kidd off guard.