In the immediate aftermath of the Dallas Mavericks' stunning decision to trade five-time All-Star Luka Doncic, general manager Nico Harrison, in a news conference, told reporters that Mavericks coach Jason Kidd did not know about his intention to facilitate the deal.

Embattled Mavericks GM Nico Harrison faced another wave of questions about his decision to trade Luka Doncic at a tense end-of-season news conference.

Harrison told reporters Monday the Mavs want defense to be "our calling card," so the franchise "jumped" at the chance to acquire Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers. Harrison is nothing if not consistent.