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Donald Trump discusses February 2025 Luka Doncic trade during Dallas event

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 6:32 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Donald Trump discusses February 2025 Luka Doncic trade during Dallas event
Summary

President Donald Trump commented on the February 2025 trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers during a recent speech in Dallas, Texas. The President questioned the rationale behind the deal and jokingly suggested he could use his office to redo the trade. While Mavericks supporters continue to look back at the move, the franchise has shifted its focus toward a new roster led by Cooper Flagg. Doncic signed a short-term contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers last summer, which allows him to become a free agent as early as 2028. The Dallas Mavericks currently possess significant projected cap space for that period, potentially allowing them to pursue the guard again in future seasons.

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Status Watch
  • •Luka Doncic moved from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025.
  • •President Donald Trump stated in Dallas that he did not understand the logic behind the trade.
  • •Doncic is eligible to enter free agency during the summer of 2028.
  • •The Dallas Mavericks have a new front office led by Masai Ujiri.
Latest Updates
  • 6:32 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Just tell Josh’ – NBA fans say Donald Trump could ‘actually redo’ Luka Doncic trade if he wanted
  • 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I don’t get that deal’: Donald Trump does not hold back on Luka Dončić trade
  • 4:38 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers news: Donald Trump breaks out wild Luka Doncic trade take
  • 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Maybe we can redo that…’ – Donald Trump gives Mavericks fans hope 19 months after Luka Doncic trade
What they're saying
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The president of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, headlined the Republican National Committee’s inaugural two-day midterm convention, which was held at the Dallas Mavericks’ home, American Airlines Center. Trump then took some time to talk hoops during his speech — with the Mavericks’ controversial decision to trade Luka Doncic away […] The post Lakers news: Donald Trump breaks out wild Luka Doncic trade take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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On Wednesday night, United States President Donald Trump spoke to the Republican Party’s first midterm convention in Dallas, and he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to take a shot at the Dallas Cowboys for trading away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The infamous three-way trade sent Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris…

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Donald Trump randomly brought up the Luka Doncic trade on Wednesday night and NBA fans had some hilarious reactions to his take. The President of the United States is no stranger to deals, he’s made it a point to let the people know about his extensive history on that front.

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