In the meantime, the 26-year-old Slovenian guard was formally out of the staff, ending a seven-year stint in Dallas, highlighted by reaching the 2025 NBA Finals offered by YouTube TV. “I texted him on that morning, and that’s the last time I’ve talked to him,” Kidd confirmed the lack of communication with Doncic since the blockbuster trade, “From the experience of being traded, maybe being surprised, upset, feelings are high.” “I cherished the chance of teaching Luka. He’s an unbelievable individual, and everyone knows his expertise is among the greatest on the planet,” he continued, “I’ve at all times mentioned this publicly and privately, I want Luka one of the best.” -via EuroHoops.net / Could 16, 2025