Adam Silver explains why he and the NBA can't veto this season's controversial Luka Doncic trade despite ruling over Chris Paul's past trade.

After the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers at last week's NBA trade deadline, there was an overwhelming thought from fans that commissioner Adam Silver should have stepped in and vetoed the deal.

Luka Dončić is officially headed to Los Angeles after a shocking blockbuster trade. Reactions to the Luka Dončić-for-Anthony Davis trade in the wee hours from Saturday to Sunday generally lined up as: Disbelief reigned after the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks concocted a deal even the most click-thirsty,