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Ultimately, this trade seems intertwined with broader issues of money, power, and league politics. In the pursuit of higher ratings and increased revenue streams, decisions are being made that transcend the boundaries of the basketball court. Dončić’s move, while shocking, demonstrates how business interests can overshadow the sport itself.
LeBron James's ambition to own an NBA franchise in Las Vegas casts a further shadow over this trade. The move could be setting up a landscape where future alliances and business strategies eclipse traditional notions of team loyalty.