Before the Dallas Mavericks shocked the sports world by trading superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange

Before Jimmy Butler was traded to the Golden State Warriors, the Dallas Mavericks expressed interest in acquiring the disgruntled star.

Seeing the word "trade" involved with the Dallas Mavericks likely gives their fans some PTSD after the Luka Doncic deal. But there's a world where he could still be on the Mavericks in a Big Three with Kyrie Irving and Jimmy Butler.

Court documents obtained by WPLG 10 in Miami state that Butler allegedly caused $125,000 in damages from mold issues, damaged drywall and flooring, a broken HVAC system and an unmaintained pool. According to the Miami Herald, Butler allegedly left the 5,398-square-foot home in “complete disrepair.”

After the trade deadline dust has settled, the Mavericks can begin negotiating contract extensions with some of their top players.

The Lakers are on the rise while things have quickly gone south for the Mavericks. Breaking down the West one month post-trade deadline.

Jimmy Butler had his best game with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night in a 110-105 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Before the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic in a blockbuster deal to acquire Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round draft pick, the team also expressed interest in Jimmy Butler and

The Dallas Mavericks almost had a different look in their roster before the trade deadline as they initially planned on trading for Jimmy Butler.

NBA legend Paul Pierce made an intriguing comparison between the Golden State Warriors, featuring Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, and the Los Angeles Lakers, with LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

"Before the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic in a blockbuster deal to acquire Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round draft pick, the team also expressed interest in Jimmy Butler ...