Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont has further muddled the team’s messaging regarding the controversial trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The trade was orchestrated by Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, but fans were quick to point out that the team ownership, led by majority owner Patrick Dumont, would also likely have had to sign off on the deal. Recently, Dumont spoke on what went into the puzzling decision.

Dallas Mavericks majority owner Patrick Dumont explained the reasoning behind trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. More than a month after the blockbuster trade that stunned the NBA,

The Los Angeles Lakes pulled off the biggest and possibly the most significant trade in early February, trading for international superstar Luka Dončić. It was a trade no one saw coming and one that should change the Lakers' fortunes for years to come.