The Dallas Mavericks aren’t immune to the demands of an NBA superstar. That’s the message from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon recently on the Hoop Collective podcast. Luka Doncic is under contract through 2026-27, but anyone who follows the NBA knows that when it comes to superstars, those contract timelines are sped up and often irrelevant.
If the Mavericks can’t construct a roster that gives Doncic a chance to win a championship, his eyes may start wandering toward other franchises. That’s not some special insider knowledge, it’s just the way the NBA works in the 21st century.