“The Mavs will start to play in empty arenas”: Fans roast Mavericks as post-Luka era begins with brutal 101-144 loss

Day 1 after the Luka Doncic Trade, Dallas Mavericks are off to a rough start without their star player. In a 101-144 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers, people joked about the Mavs' performance during the game, saying that it's not the team that they know. (via X/@barstoolsports)

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The NBA Fans' Dallas Mavericks Roasts

Because of the devastating loss against the number 1 team in the eastern conference, fans quickly roast the Dallas Mavericks, saying that the Mavs will start to play in empty arenas. OUCH. (via X/@ChubbyTrevno)

Others poked fun at the team, saying that the Dallas Mavericks players are boycotting the game because of what their GM did to Luka Doncic! (via X/@GeneInvesting)

Some Luka Doncic fans also joked that the Mavs would lose by 77 in honor of Luka Doncic's jersey number at Dallas Mavericks.

"They're trying to lose by 77 to honor Luka." - one fan said (via X/@EverythinKnicks)

Other NBA fans also joked about the Dallas Mavericks' GM statement as to why he traded Luka Doncic, saying that it went backbiting his a$$.

"DeFeNsE wInS cHaMpIonShIpS" - another user replied (via X/@NWhiting7)

Because of the big lead of the Cleveland Cavaliers, other Dallas Mavericks fans are asking to check if Mark Cuban is still okay with the game's scores.

"Anyone do a welfare check on Mark Cuban…." - one X user joked (via X/@sun_sand_stocks)

NBA fans also trolled Nico Harrison, the Dallas Mavericks' GM, saying that he'll be fired by halftime because of the Mavs' poor performance against the Cavs. (via X/@Ziggyisthetrex)

Fans who watched the Mavs vs. Cavs game were also embarrassed by the Cavs' lead, making it harder for them to root for the Dallas Mavericks. (via X/@WhyAm1D01ngTh1s)

Other fans are saying that in the absence of Luka Doncic, Angel Reese should be traded from Chicago Sky to the Dallas Mavericks so that they can win the chip.

"Dallas about to pickup Angel Reese." - one fan suggested (via X/@MMAKOTV)

While some fans are still rooting for the Dallas Mavericks, saying that a whole lot of things have happened in the Dallas Mavericks (with the Luka Doncic trade being the biggest blow), and to top it all off, they played versus the Cleveland Cavaliers after the trade. So, the stars are not aligning for the Mavs yesterday and today! (via X/@yukialonzo)

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What will happen to the Dallas Mavericks?

After the shocking trade, fans are already asking the big question: WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE FRANCHISE AFTER LUKA DONCIC?

Well, for starters, Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving will lead the team, making them both the perfect partners for Anthony Davis once AD is cleared with his injury. Aside from that, the team will focus more on their defense, pressuring the league's big men to a turnover when such things happen. In addition, the Dallas Mavericks will have first-round picks from 2027 to 2030 NBA Draft. So it'll be a time for rebuilding the Dallas Mavericks!

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Now that the Luka Doncic trade has happened, there's no turning back. It's up to the Dallas Mavericks to play and ball harder, because just like their GM said, they're thinking of a championship timeline in 3-4 years, not 10 years.