Lakers' Luka Doncic Has Alarming Reaction When Asked About Possible Mavericks Return

Nov 12, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) moves the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

It's probably safe to say that the Lakers won the now-infamous in-season trade for star guard Luka Doncic in early February of the 2024-25 season.

Doncic is playing at an MVP level this season, averaging an astonishing 34.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 8.9 assists while leading the Lakers to an 8-4 record. He currently holds the third-shortest odds to win his first MVP award, sitting behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic.

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Meanwhile, the Mavericks seem to be trending downhill. General manager Nico Harrison, who conducted the Doncic trade, was relieved of his duties Tuesday morning.

Forward Anthony Davis, one of three assets gained in the Doncic trade, has played just five games this season and has missed the entirety of November with a left calf strain. While Davis has had an admirable career, injuries have consistently been a problem for the 10-time All-Star.

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Guard Max Christie was the other player involved in the trade. While the 22-year-old has had a promising start to his career, his statline doesn't exactly scream future superstar.

The two players paired with a first round pick are considered a steal for the other worldly player that is Doncic.

It's safe to say that Doncic seems content with his situation in Los Angeles, even after telling reporters that he had expected to be a member of the Mavericks for his entire career.

Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Doncic was asked whether he would return to the Dallas Mavericks at some point in his career now that Harrison is no longer the general manager. It was an interesting question, considering Doncic is tied to Los Angeles until becoming an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2029-30 season, with the expectation that the Lakers will attempt to bring back a player widely regarded as one of the best in the league.

Luka Doncic on whether he could return to the Dallas Mavericks one day now that Nico Harrison is no longer general manager: “Right now, I’m just focused on the Lakers. No further comments.” pic.twitter.com/kDaEl9J2cK

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) November 13, 2025

Unsurprisingly, Doncic didn't have much to say when asked about eventually leaving his current team for his former team.

'I'm Just Focused on the Lakers'

"Right now, I'm just focused on the Lakers. No further comments," Doncic said Wednesday night.

Since the trade, any matchup between the Lakers and the Mavericks has been followed closely by those in the NBA sphere, eager to see how Harrison and Doncic would interact before the game. Their next matchup in late November might not carry the same weight, as Harrison will no longer be in the building, but it's safe to say the game will still hold a little extra meaning to Doncic.

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