As Dallas continues to reap their losses following the trade of superstar Luka Dončić, Los Angeles is riding high—and even embracing a new nickname for

The NBA world is still recovering from the shock of the Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis trade. Dončić was supposed to be the franchise centerpiece of the Dallas Mavericks — the kind of generational talent they could build around for a decade.

When Cuban sold his majority stake in the Mavericks back in November 2023, it was reported that he would retain control of basketball operations. While he remains a minority owner in the franchise, the Dončić trade makes it clear his role has diminished within the walls of the facility.