Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic purchased a $15 million Texas home just days before he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, former NBA player Chandler Parsons has claimed—while alleging that the news of the surprise move left the 25-year-old sporting superstar in tears.

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, who earlier in the week provided one of the most memorable soundbites out of several dumbstruck NBA stars who commented on the trade, offered up another (he seems to have a knack for that) in an ESPN clip on Wednesday when he was asked about the trade once again.

In a detailed report by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon, they explain why Mavericks ownership approved trading Luka Doncic.

The NBA trade deadline hits at 3 pm Eastern Standard Time in Thursday, and it appears that future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, a 14-time All-Star who ranks eighth all-time in points scored — second among active players only to Lebron James — will remain a member of the Phoenix Suns.

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly made a play for Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant before Thursday's NBA trade deadline. Speaking Thursday on