Mavericks missed Chicago s chance to offer any bargaining chips in exchange for Luca Doncic

According to the article by Nico Martinez, a special contributor of US sports media F/W. The impact of the Luka Doncic trade is still felt today a few months after the initial trading. To everyone's shock at the time, they did not bid for their stars, but only sent him to the Lakers after weeks of secret negotiations. What Dallas probably didn't realize at the time was that at least one team (the Bulls) would offer everything to get him. “A source told The Sun Times that if Dallas notifies them that Luca Doncic is available in February, Canisovas and his management will provide anyone on the list,” Joe Caulley reported.

The Chicago Bulls have been looking for superstars for years, and Luca Doncic would be the perfect choice. As a young and exciting player, he has a strong desire for victory and his arrival will mark a new era for the Bulls and return to the contender after years of mediocrity. Sadly, they seem to miss the opportunity, and they may never have it again.

Luca Doncic is a unique athlete in a generation, the kind of player who has waited for years to build a team around him. In just seven years in the NBA, Doncic has won five All-Stars, five NBA Player of the Year and one NBA Scoring Lead. Over his career, the Slovenian defender averaged 28.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game, shooting 43.8% from the field.

He was selected by the Hawks with the third pick, but was traded to the Mavericks on the same day. He spent six and a half seasons in Dallas, leading them to prosperity as regular playoff contenders. But even after reaching the finals in 2024, management traded Doncic, losing confidence in his leadership and attitude toward the game.

As the relationship between Doncic and the Mavericks deteriorates, most teams will announce his availability in an attempt to get the best reward. However, for Harrison, he already had an ideal reward in his heart: 32-year-old Davis, Christie and a future first-round pick. After winning the No. 1 pick this summer, they can also look forward to having Flagg put on his jersey next season, but he is not part of the initial deal.

For a 26-year-old superstar at its peak, the rewards are shocking, especially given what the Bulls have and are willing to offer. They are willing to give up all the best assets to form a potential package, including White, Boozerlis, Patrick Williams, Ball, four first-round picks and three draft picks swaps. The deal will increase the depth of the lineup and restore the Mavericks' draft capital. Meanwhile, the Bulls could have started again with a new face and a future. This is a win-win situation for both sides.

On the contrary, Harrison did not even give other teams a chance to intervene, and he may have hurt his team's return in the process. Anyway, the Bulls now have to continue looking for star players elsewhere, and it may take some time for them to eventually find their players.