The list of people taken by surprise by the Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers is seemingly endless. It started with Rob

Kidd was unaware that Harrison was shopping Doncic. Harrison reportedly had nearly a month of dialogue with Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka about the move. Not once did he tell the coach he thinks he’s aligned with about what was in the works behind the scenes.

The Dallas Mavericks team that tipped off against the Cavaliers on Sunday looked different, and it’ll be awhile before fans recognize a lineup without Luka Doncic. After 6 1/2 seasons as the heir apparent to Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki,