Donald Trump criticizes Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic in Dallas
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:37 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
President Donald Trump addressed the Dallas Mavericks during a rally at the American Airlines Center. He criticized the team for the trade involving Luka Doncic. During his speech, he labeled the transaction a poor move for the franchise. Trump suggested the decision might eventually be remembered as the worst trade in sports history. The comments were made at the Mavericks' home venue. No further details regarding the specific trade terms or recent team responses were provided in the reports.
- •Donald Trump spoke at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
- •He publicly criticized the team for trading Luka Doncic.
- •He characterized the move as potentially the worst trade in sports history.
- •The remarks were delivered during a campaign rally.
- 4:37 AMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump says Mavericks' Luka Doncic trade among worst deals in the history of sports
- 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — President Donald Trump sounds off in Dallas rally about Luka Doncic trade: It might go down as the worst trade in the history of sports
"President Donald Trump held an event Wednesday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, home of the Mavericks. He weighed in on 2025's Luka Doncic trade.
"President Donald Trump sounds off in Dallas rally about Luka Doncic trade: It might go down as the worst trade in the history of sports
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:37 AMDonald Trump says Mavericks' Luka Doncic trade among worst deals in the history of sports
President Donald Trump held an event Wednesday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, home of the Mavericks. He weighed in on 2025's Luka Doncic trade.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:46 AMPresident Donald Trump sounds off in Dallas rally about Luka Doncic trade: It might go down as the worst trade in the history of sports
President Donald Trump sounds off in Dallas rally about Luka Doncic trade: It might go down as the worst trade in the history of sports
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