Unlikely Fear According to a report Luka Doni may want a trade next summer

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Dallas has lost 16 of 27 games since January 2 and is no longer in the running for a playoff or play-in spot in the Western Conference.

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The Mavericks were defeated by the Bulls on Friday night 115-112 in a contest that they looked to have punted from the start.

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Minutes into the second quarter they benched guard Kyrie Irving and removed guard Luka Doni.

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The Mavericks are concerned that Doni would want a trade after the 2024 season according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN on Saturday morning.

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According to team insiders who spoke to ESPN there is concern that Doni who has openly and privately voiced severe discontent this season

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may think about asking for a trade as early as the summer of 2024 if Dallas doesnt make major improvement by then.

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A dejected Doni told reporters on March 24 after the Mavericks 117-109 home loss to the Hornets that he "used to have fun" playing basketball and thought he was simply coasting in 23.

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