The Dallas Mavericks return home on Saturday for the first time since trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, and it's likely to be an unwelcoming environment. Doncic was the most beloved athlete in the city,

The Dallas Mavericks pulled off one of the most stunning trades in NBA history last week when they traded superstar

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly didn't consult with Mark Cuban before trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Following the blockbuster NBA trade that sent star point guard to the Los Angeles Lakers for star big man Anthony Davis, many fans of the Dallas Mavericks were angry. Much of the anger was geared toward general manager Nico Harrison as they couldn't believe he traded Doncic away.

The Dallas Mavericks are still the most polarizing team of the trade deadline, and moves have been made since they dealt Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Former Dallas Mavericks governor Mark Cuban gave his first public comment on the Luka Doncic trade, after the 25-year-old superstar was dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and a first-round pick prior to the NBA trade deadline.

Defending Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison following the Luka Doncic trade has been difficult. Still, the vision was present as Dallas looked to become a defensive juggernaut by adding Anthony Davis.

Hundreds of Dallas Mavericks fans showed up outside the American Airlines Center to protest the team's first home game since trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans expressed their displeasure with GM Nico Harrison and Mavs ownership near the Dirk Nowitzki statue.

Luka Doncic's trade from the Dallas Mavericks is still being protested by fans, and several supporters were removed from their game against the Sacramento Kings for speaking out

The math isn't starting to add up as to why Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison traded away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.