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.

The Lakers trade for Luka Doncic still has people questioning Mavericks GM Nico Harrison, including Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta.

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Dallas Mavericks for one of the biggest games of the NBA regular season at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The headline is Luka Doncic's return to Dallas for the first time since he was unexpectedly traded to Los Angeles in February.