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Mavericks rumors: Who Mark Cuban wants to replace Nico Harrison

Had Mark Cuban remained in charge of the Dallas Mavericks as the majority owner, the Luka Doncic trade would not have happened. Alas, Cuban lost control of the team’s basketball operations when he surrendered majority ownership of the team to Patrick Dumont.

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Who Can Mavericks Replace Nico Harrison With? Mark Cuban Makes His Pick

The Dallas Mavericks organization is all set to fire Nico Harrison, who will always be remembered as the general manager who traded the face of the franchise, Luka Doncic, away.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / November 11

Mavericks Rumors: Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Mark Cuban, Jason Kidd

Patrick Dumont had seen enough. As ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported, the Mavericks governor made the late-night call Monday to fire general manager Nico Harrison, ending a tenure that had grown toxic inside the organization.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / November 11

Report: Mark Cuban pushing for Dennis Lindsey return as Mavericks regroup

With Nico Harrison out, the Mavericks are moving quickly to stabilize their front office, and possibly reshape it altogether. Assistant general managers Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi have been promoted to lead basketball operations on an interim basis, according to the team.

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The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11

Mavericks rumors: Mark Cuban involved in meeting before Bucks game that sealed Nico Harrison’s fate

With the Dallas Mavericks firing general manager Nico Harrison, it seemed like a long time coming for fans of the franchise ever since the shocking trade of moving Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 8

Mark Cuban says how 'painful' it is with Luka Doncic on Lakers instead of Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks are a mess of an organization right now. After entering the season with championship expectations, they're 2-7 with losses to the Washington Wizards, New Orleans Pelicans, and Memphis Grizzlies, among others, and are an open Aaron Nesmith three-pointer at the buzzer away from 1-8.

Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / November 4

Mark Cuban backs Cooper Flagg and responds to comparisons with LeBron James

Mark Cuban didn’t mince words when asked about Cooper Flagg’s rookie season, especially when the conversation turned to comparisons with LeBron James. Flagg is learning quickly how big the jump is from college basketball to the NBA, and his start with the Dallas Mavericks has been a rocky one.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 31

The Dallas Mavericks take the first step towards symmetry in the rafters

A few days after an awkward but undeniably emotional suite encounter on Opening Night, the Dallas Mavericks announced that they would retire Mark Aguirre’s jersey this January.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 17

Mavs' Mark Cuban believes Knicks weren't punished enough for Jalen Brunson signing

It's been three years since Jalen Brunson left the Dallas Mavericks to sign with the New York Knicks, where his father was an assistant coach. Dallas had

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Pablo Torre connects dots on Mark Cuban’s link to Clippers-Kawhi Leonard scandal

As the Los Angeles Clippers prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season next week against the Utah Jazz, new details have emerged involving Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban and his public defense of Clippers owner Steve Ballmer during the team’s ongoing Kawhi Leonard salary-cap controversy.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 14

Mark Cuban Calls Out Knicks' Jalen Brunson Punishment

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks might not be out of the shark tank just yet. During a recent appearance on "Pablo Torre Finds Out," Dallas Mavericks

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban claims he wouldn’t have cared if Luka Doncic had a shady side deal like Kawhi Leonard

One storyline for the Dallas Mavericks in recent weeks has been the outspoken support of former team owner Mark Cuban for the Los Angeles Clippers as they deal with the ongoing Kawhi Leonard no-show deal scandal.

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Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / October 14

Mark Cuban Shuts Down Theories of Salary Cap Circumvention for Dirk Nowitzki’s 2014 Deal

While Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard have mostly avoided discussing the scandal around Kawhi’s deal with Aspiration that allegedly circumvented the salary cap, one person who has continued talking about it is Mark Cuban.

NBA News / The SportsRush / October 14

Mark Cuban Provides Justification for Why Kawhi Leonard’s $28M Aspiration Deal Was Never Announced

One of the most interesting aspects of the investigation into Kawhi Leonard’s no-show deal with Aspiration is the way former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban is playing the devil’s advocate.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Mark Cuban thinks Knicks should’ve been punished more for Jalen Brunson signing

The New York Knicks signed former Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson following the 2021-22 NBA season. The NBA ultimately investigated the situation and found the Knicks guilty of tampering, leading to New York losing its 2025 second round pick.

Dallas Mavericks News / Sneakers on SI / October 14

Mark Cuban Wore Kyrie Irving's Shoes in Pablo Torre Showdown

Investigative journalist Pablo Torre has uncovered some of the most intriguing sports stories of the past year. The Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast shook up the NBA thanks to its reporting on a possible salary cap scandal involving Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Mark Cuban is funding a surprising college football program

A somewhat surprising college football program has a billionaire benefactor in the form of Mark Cuban.

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Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Shaquille O’Neal Confirms Plans For Team Ownership Months After Potential Mark Cuban Offer

About a year ago, Shaquille O’Neal was one of the loudest voices in the NBA’s expansion conversation. Even before Adam Silver officially acknowledged that new franchises were in the works, the $500 million mogul was making his pitch- and it was a big one.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 27

Mark Cuban reflects on mistakes made with Mavericks in 'worst draft' in NBA history

Dallas Mavericks fans are probably missing Mark Cuban as their majority owner currently. He sold a large share of the team in December of 2023, and 14 months later, Luka Doncic had been traded from the Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 13

Mark Cuban reveals he skipped on new NBA ownership after Mavericks sale

Mark Cuban just sold a majority share of the Dallas Mavericks a little under two years ago. He had his reasons for getting out when he did, but he supposedly recently passed on an opportunity to get another share of NBA ownership.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12

Mark Cuban voices a complaint about Anthony Edwards

Mark Cuban has a particular bone to pick with Anthony Edwards. The former Dallas Mavericks principal owner Cuban appeared this week on the latest episode of the popular “Road Trippin'” podcast.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 31

Mavericks' roller coaster began when Mark Cuban walked away

It's been nearly two years since Mark Cuban sold his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks. Cuban selling the team is a key moment in Mavericks franchise history, as it led to a chain reaction of events that would never have happened if things just stayed the same.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Mark Cuban still thinks Mavericks had an NBA title ‘stolen’ from them

Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban still believes his team should have won a second title during his tenure. Cuban appeared on the DLLS Mavs Podcast and let loose an unprompted comment about the Mavericks’ loss to the Miami Heat in the 2006 NBA Finals.