The Dallas Mavericks obtained forward of a probably “tumultuous summer time” of negotiating a supermax contract extension with Luka Doncic, basic supervisor Nico Harrison informed Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning Information.
“We actually really feel like we obtained forward of what was going to be a tumultuous summer time, him being eligible for the supermax and in addition a 12 months away from him with the ability to choose out of any contract.
“And so we actually felt like we obtained out in entrance of that. We all know groups, they’ve had it on the market, groups have been loading as much as attempt to signal him as soon as that comes obtainable,” reasoned Harrison on why he dealt Doncic for a packaging together with Anthony Davis.
The Mavs started hesitating over giving Doncic a supermax extension months in the past attributable to his lack of conditioning.
The Mavs additionally reportedly approached one other crew moreover the Lakers about buying and selling for Doncic.
Doncic is now not eligible for the five-year, $345 million supermax.
Harrison added that he texted and left a telephone message for Doncic, however has indirectly communicated with him.
