The Mavericks have lost five games in a row and seven of their last eight — and their injury problems are only getting worse.

The trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers was a repudiation of one of the best players in the world. What happens next could change NBA history -- for everyone.

Luka Dončić was a member of the Dallas Mavericks less than a month ago. The widespread presumption at the time was that he would remain one for the foreseeable future, perhaps even the rest of his career.