India, Sept. 10 -- Donald Trump has never exactly been shy about sharing his views on sport, and the US President has now turned his attention to one of the NBA's most controversial trades. Speaking at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Trump questioned the Dallas Mavericks' decision to send Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025, saying the deal "might go down as the worst trade in the history of sports" and suggesting that it should be redone.

Trump's interest in sport is hardly new. Football, basketball and mixed martial arts have all featured prominently during his presidency. He attended the NBA Finals earlier this year and has maintained a close relationship with UFC president Dana White, with the UFC eventuall...