This article was originally published on www.si.com as NBA's Most Entertaining Ref Shooed Luka Dončić Away From His Microphone.

Luka Dončić is bringing out the best in Austin Reaves on the court, but that doesn’t mean he’s ready to admit their budding friendship off it publicly. Dončić spoke to Spectrum SportsNet sideline reporter Mike Trudell after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz during LeBron James’ season debut.

Luka Dončić dunked. No, really! With just under four minutes to play in the third quarter, the Los Angeles Lakers point guard commenced a stack pick-and-roll with center Deandre Ayton, with forward Jake LaRavia hustling to set the back screen on Ayton’s defender.

NBA superstar Luka Dončić had a “negative interaction” with Patrick Dumont before the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, according to Lakers Daily.

All those "Fire Nico!" chants finally paid off as the Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison nine months after he traded away superstar Luka Dončić.

Or did the pound of desired flesh by the Mavs’ fan base end, along with its months-long siren song of “Fire Nico” during home games, with the sacking of the now-former general manager who recommended trading Dončić to the Lakers, rather than the ownership group that okayed it? Is everyone good just watching Cooper Flagg do work from now on?

The Dallas Mavericks have fired general manager Nico Harrison, the executive who traded Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year.

Luka Dončić had 41 points and nine rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 119-95 on Saturday night.

Long known for her serious approach to basketball, Kaleigh Skowronski has been named a captain for Round Lake.

From his basketball IQ to his European roots, Luka Dončić has always had "it." Discover the early signs that pointed to his stardom and what set him apart from the rest in this deep dive by an NBA scout.