In the midst of the baffling Luka Doncic trade that left a team and fanbase completely devastated, The Athletic has ranked Dallas first overall in the " NBA fan misery index ," scoring higher than other contenders like the Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers.

In a nightmare scenario for Dallas Mavericks fans, the team, already plagued with injuries, may lose games without stepping on the court.

The Dallas Mavericks could be in danger of forfeiting their games after the team is perilously close to having fewer than eight players available to play on any given night

The Luka Doncic trade has sent shockwaves through the NBA, but nowhere has it been felt more than in Dallas, where fans are still mourning the sudden departure of their franchise cornerstone. While social media has been flooded with outrage,