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Covering the NBA for nearly three decades, Nichols described the reaction to the trade as nearly incomprehensible. It’s not only the act of trading Dončić, an All-NBA player, but the manner in which the trade was executed that has left many puzzled. Analysts and executives have learned that the Mavericks may have disposed of an irreplaceable asset without fully capitalizing on its value, leaving many to wonder about the motivations behind the decision.