A former Mavericks player has exposed the franchise for allegedly spreading blatant lies about Luka Doncic following a blockbuster trade.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes stood up for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic as harmful narratives were spread about him.

The Lakers (34-21) enter the contest as one of the hottest teams in the league, having won eight of their last 10 games, including three straight victories. Meanwhile, the Mavericks (31-26) sit eighth in the Western Conference, just outside an automatic playoff spot, making this a crucial matchup for both sides.