Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Mavericks were knocked out by the LA Clippers in the first round of the playoffs, despite an unbelievable series from Luka Doncic. The 22-year-old proved he is one of the best players in the league, but the team around him must improve if the Mavs are going to contend for a title.
The back-to-back first-round exits were the start of a franchise-wide shakeup. President of basketball operations and general manager Donnie Nelson was let go, and head coach Rick Carlisle resigned with two years left on his deal.