ESPN-NEWS: The Golden State Warriors’ great center has been officially signed by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Is it verified that the Cavaliers officially acquired the Warriors’ franchise center after the franchise agreed to personal terms with the Cavaliers for the three-year $74.7 million, following the rejection of a $79.8 million trade move with the Boston Celtics over the Celtics star center, as reported by ESPN? But the Cavs head coach said he will be there on January 7th because of….

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Brutal First Loss Of Post-Luka Doncic Era
The Dallas Mavericks were obliterated by the Cleveland Cavaliers in what could be a sign of things to come in the post-Luka Doncic era.

The Dallas Mavericks were absolutely humiliated by the Cleveland Cavaliers, losing 144-101 away from home. The Cavaliers absolutely trounced the Mavericks, who looked all out of sorts against the best team in the NBA. Fans of the Mavericks have to worry whether this is the beginning of what will be a difficult period without Luka Doncic.

Jaden Hardy was the only Mavericks star to even cross 20 points, scoring 21 points (8-19 FG), three rebounds, and two assists. But even his game was wildly disappointing, as he went an abysmal 3-12 from the three-point line, showing just how much he has to develop as a player.

Klay Thompson continued his disappointing and inconsistent season with the Mavericks with yet another shambolic performance. He scored just two points (1-10 FG), five rebounds, and three assists. Thompson shot 0-6 from three, proving that Hardy’s struggles from deep were a pattern for the entire team.

The Mavericks definitely fielded a very young lineup tonight, but the performances from their fringe players will do little to inspire confidence among the fanbase in their future after the Luka Doncic trade.

A blowout loss by 43 points is the last thing the team needed after the most volatile and controversial trade in NBA history. With that in mind, let us grade the Mavericks players’ performance on the night.