Kidd was unaware that Harrison was shopping Doncic. Harrison reportedly had nearly a month of dialogue with Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka about the move. Not once did he tell the coach he thinks he’s aligned with about what was in the works behind the scenes.

One of the biggest trades in NBA history was followed up by one of the most awkward moments as Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison explained his side of the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade in a team press conference over the weekend.

Dante Exum, Spencer Dinwiddie, Klay Thompson, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Kylor Kelley started Sunday against Cleveland, the third game of a five-game road trip that concludes with games Tuesday in Philadelphia against the 76ers and Thursday in Boston against the NBA champion Celtics.