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The Dallas Mavericks are gearing up to host the Houston Rockets in their first home game since trading Luka Doncic. Klay Thompson weighed in on what the atmosphere might be like at American Airlines Center.

No one really knows what to expect Saturday afternoon in Dallas when the Mavericks return home to host the Houston Rockets after a five-game road trip.

Klay Thompson doesn’t know quite what to expect when the Mavericks take the floor for their first home game since the franchise-altering trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. Thompson said he is bracing to hear boos from heartbroken Mavericks fans during Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets at Dallas’ American Airlines Center.

NBA rumors suggest the Mavs and Rockets could target Kevin Durant in an offseason trade.

Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis reportedly is expected to make his debut with the team on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, according to

Anthony Davis is expected to make his Dallas Mavericks debut against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, according to Marc Stein. That means the big man will miss the team's NBA Finals rematch with the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.