US Edition'I thought they would stick to their word' | Mark Cuban reveals new details about the Mavs sale in Facebook comment section
- Mark Cuban, former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, sold a controlling interest to Patrick Dumont and the Adelson family in November 2023 for $3.5 billion, officially selling in 2024, and now retains a minority stake.
- Following the sale, a controversial trade involving Luka Doncic occurred, leading to fan frustration and scrutiny of the Mavericks' decision-makers, including Nico Harrison and Patrick Dumont.
- Former Mavericks event manager Gavin Mulloy criticized Cuban on Facebook, sparking a public exchange where Cuban defended his tenure and the circumstances surrounding the sale.
- Cuban revealed in social media comments that the NBA wouldn't allow him to contractually guarantee his continued role in basketball operations, stating, "The NBA wouldn't let me put it in the contract. They took it out."
- Despite initially expecting to run basketball operations and receiving verbal assurances from the new ownership, Cuban's influence has diminished, and he claims to have had no involvement in the Doncic trade, stating, "If I had any influence, the trade wouldn't have happened.
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Mavs GM Hit With 'Fire Nico' Chant Right In His Face
Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has faced relentless heat since trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers in early February. The guy's clearly a mastermind — if the plan was to torch a fanbase and tank a franchise.If the criticism somehow missed Harrison’s ears before, it hit him square on Monday night.A Mavericks fan bellowed "Fire Nico" from the stands, just feet from Harrison as he greeted early arrivals at American Airlines Center.Har…
Mark Cuban Claims That When He Sold The Mavs The NBA Took Out Language In The Contract That Would Have Ensured He Kept Control Of The Basketball Operations
Richard Rodriguez. Getty Images.When Mark Cuban ultimately decided to sell his majority stake in the Mavs back in 2023, one thing that he was very adamant about was this idea that despite now only ha...
'I Thought They'd Stick To Their Word...' - Mark Cuban Spills The Truth About Why He No Longer Controls The Mavericks
Meet New ESPN Star Erin Kate Dolan (1:10) The Dallas Mavericks have been in shambles ever since they traded away Luka Doncic. The fans feel betrayed and there have been protests inside and outside the American Airlines Center. And while GM Nico Harrison is the target of most of the anger, former owner Mark Cuban has also been approportioned a share of the blame. Mark Cuban sold his majority share in the franchise to Patrick Dumont and the Adelso…
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