ESPN: The MAVs were ‘terrified’ by Luka Dončić Supermax Contract Commitment Before Commerce | News, scores, prominent aspects, statistics and rumors

According to the reports, the Dallas Mavericks feared the massive extension that the team would potentially offer the superstar Luka Dončić before exchanging it to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.

“They were terrified by a Supermax commitment,” said Tim Macmahon from ESPN in the episode on Monday of The ring collective (43:45 brand).

ESPN Bobby Marks He pointed out that Dončić was eligible to receive an extension of five years and $ 345 million during the 2025 drop season. After he was treated to the Lakers, the striker can no longer win the Supermax.

The $ 345 million contract would have represented the new richest agreement in the history of the NBA, exceeding the Current registration of $ 313.9 million in the Superstar of the Boston Celtics Jays Tatum’s Last extension.

Dončić can still sign a five -year contract worth $ 229 million with the Lakers during the summer, for Brands.

On Sunday, Los Angeles acquired Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris in a Exchange of three teams with the Mavericks and the Jazz of Utah. Dallas received Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first round of 2029, while Jalen Hood-Schifino and two second-round teams went to Utah.

After the exchange was completed, the general manager of the Mavericks, Nico Harrison, confirmed that the imminent extension for Dončić played a role in the movement.

“We really felt that we anticipated what was going to be a tumultuous summer, being eligible for the Supermax and also a year away from that he could choose not to have any contract,” Harrison said, by Brad Towsend of Dallas’s morning news. “And then we feel that we go in front of that. We know that the teams, have had it, the equipment has been loading to try to sign it once it is available.”

Dončić has limited to only 22 appearances to begin his 2024-25 campaign due to a calf injuryBut the five times All-Star continues to average 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game in 46.4/35.4/76.7 shooting divisions.

While his trade with the Lakers was a surprise, it seems that his next contractual situation was considered in the desire to move it.