Patrick Mahomes speaks out on Luka Doncic trade and Dallas Mavericks’ future

The 2024-25 NBA offseason featured a shocking trade where the Dallas Mavericks dealt their 26-year-old perennial MVP candidate, Luka Dončić, just as he entered his prime. The news was so unbelievable that NBA insider Shams Charania had to clarify he wasn't hacked. While Dallas fans were initially heartbroken, acquiring Cooper Flagg with the number one pick in the 2025 NBA Draft helped alleviate some disappointment.

NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, a devoted Mavericks fan, shared his personal reaction to the Dončić trade in an interview. He described being at home in bed when the news broke, waking his wife up to tell her (despite her lack of interest), and being kept awake for hours. Mahomes emphasized his personal connection to Dončić, having known him since Dončić was 18 and Mahomes was 22 living in Dallas.

Mahomes then discussed the future of his favorite team. He described the experience of winning the draft lottery and selecting Cooper Flagg as a "roller coaster of emotions." He expressed excitement about the Mavericks' prospects, believing that with Flagg and getting everyone healthy, the team has "as good a chance as anybody" at contending for the title in the upcoming season.

The article notes that it is still the offseason, suggesting the Mavericks could make more roster moves. It also mentions reports that Luka Dončić has been intensely working out. Mahomes and the basketball world are expected to closely watch how the situation develops.