Patrick Dumont’s two-year Mavericks era has swung from bold roster pivots to a global play. The piece tracks a wild arc—from Luka Doncic trade chatter and Cooper Flagg’s drafting to a Sands-driven push to revive NBA China games. In Macau, Dumont hinted Mavericks-Rockets showcases next year, underscoring a wider strategy to reboot China ties and expand the league’s international footprint.