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Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson win NBA Player of the Week honors

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 10:40 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson win NBA Player of the Week honors

Summary

Luka Doncic of the Lakers and Jalen Brunson of the Knicks earned NBA Player of the Week honors for their performances. Doncic averaged 45.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 8.3 assists, while Brunson contributed 27.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists. This recognition comes as fans criticize the Dallas Mavericks for losing both players, who were previously teammates and drafted by the franchise in 2018. The Mavericks are facing scrutiny for their management decisions, as both players excel with their current teams. The Mavericks’ fanbase reflects on the potential impact of retaining such talent during their primes.

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By the Numbers

•Doncic and Brunson led their teams to three wins each.
•Both players were previously drafted by the Mavericks in 2018.
•Fans criticize the Mavericks for losing top-tier talent.
•Dallas drafted both players but failed to retain them during their primes.

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What they're saying

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Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson have been chosen for an NBA honour, and fans think the only losers in the equation are the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson are two of the league’s premier superstars.
— Yahoo Sports

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