Mavericks executives comment on Davis deal: "We will be born for the playoffs with healthy roster"

According to US sports media F./W contributor Nico Martinez, the Mavericks traded away Doncic, one of the most dominant young defenders of his era, shocking the NBA landscape. Although this move attracted the attention of the entire league, the team did not regret it. In a new quote from an Anonymous Mavericks executive, the group reiterated its belief in the current lineup and acknowledged the tough deal that helped reshape it. “Whenever you trade a really great player, you get hurt,” a Mavericks executive told Keith Smith. "We love Anthony Davis, and we feel we are in a good position to have a great team to move forward. As health improves this year, we will be close to the top of the league when we enter the playoffs. That's the goal."

The Mavericks face strong opposition after trading their team cornerstones. Injuries only make things worse, hindering any chance to calm the noise through the playoffs. The fan group was very angry and the injury prevented the team from calming them down. Still, with Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagage, Dallas is ready for long-term success. "Luck is worth it, right? Dallas gained a generation of talent when those lottery balls bounced towards them," said one of Flag's Eastern Conference general managers. "That kid is incredible. After he played like trash in his first game here, you know he'll be great next time. He's the guy who kicks your ass. Hopefully we have that luck."

Doncic is expected to shine in Los Angeles, but the Mavericks believe they made the right decision. In addition to accumulating talent, they also want to build a winning culture in Dallas, which means finding players who follow their game methods. Doncic did not meet the Mavericks' expectations, and instead turned to Anthony Davis. Davis averaged 24.7 points, 11.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists last season, and is an elite big man who can set the tone for Dallas defensively.

Between his influence and the presence of teammates such as Klay Thompson, D'Angelo Russell, Cooper Flag and Kyrie Irving (when he returns), the Mavericks are ready to take a challenge to validate Luca's deal and shut up critics once and for all. While they will face fierce competition, the Mavericks believe they have enough depth, experience and star power to challenge the NBA's top players. Whether they will be close to the top of the standings remains to be seen, with teams like the Rockets, Nuggets and Thunder expected to be in the top three, but it is too early to leave them out altogether.

In the Western Conference full of elite duo and rising competitors, Dallas knows that there is very little room for mistakes. But with a new roster designed for durability and defensive resilience, the Mavericks believe they can compete without relying on any player. They gambled – while the scars of the trade pain remained, the team insisted that the best was still behind.