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Upon the announcement of the trade, reactions were immediate and visceral. Co-hosts Rob Mahoney and Ryan Rillo, along with other analysts, expressed disbelief. Mahoney noted that although there are often murmurings regarding players of Dončić's caliber potentially being on the trading block, this trade was something entirely unexpected. Dončić, widely considered one of the best players in the league, was not just a franchise cornerstone for the Mavericks; he was expected to lead them for years to come.