The Mavs have moved to protect Luka Doncic's nickname by filing trademarks on THE MATADOR and EL MATADOR.

The problem for Doncic is the MAVS are claiming ownership of the name.

If Doncic leaves the Mavs he will not own his nickname.

He needs a better trademark lawyer. pic.twitter.com/QXmOR22Lnn

— Josh Gerben (@JoshGerben) January 2, 2019