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Mark Cuban Almost Bought Blazers: Report

The Portland Trail Blazers were almost procured by one of the most outspoken NBA owners this century. When longtime Portland owner Paul Allen passed away in 2018, his sister Jody took over most of his properties, under strict instructions to sell his sports teams.

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'Players are Afraid to Post': Social Media is Too Negative for Today’s NBA

It’s safe to say the NBA has changed massively nowadays compared to 20 years ago. Many could attribute that shift to the game’s overall growth, but the standard of living is much different.

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 14

'Don’t Think Kawhi Knew One Way or the Other': Mark Cuban Passionately Defends Kawhi Leonard

Each passing second could lead to new information regarding the recent controversy with Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. Investigative journalist Pablo Torre continues to release new details that are changing the public’s opinion.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / September 14

Mark Cuban Recalls Nearly Embarrassing Dirk Nowitzki, Opens Up on His Favorite Part of Being Mavericks Owner

One of the biggest Dallas Mavericks heroes of all time is someone who never wore their uniform in a game, but worked behind the scenes to deliver the city its first NBA title.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / The SportsRush / September 14

Richard Jefferson Drops Truth on How Mark Cuban Shaped His Championship With LeBron James

Richard Jefferson was a highly impactful player during his 17-year NBA career. But he only ever got to hoist a Larry O’Brien championship trophy once with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Mark Cuban 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 / Fadeaway World / September 12

'I Was Not Happy': Mark Cuban Was Livid After Learning Of Luka Doncic Trade

Mark Cuban may have stepped away from day-to-day decision-making with the Mavericks, but that doesn’t mean he agreed with the team’s biggest move of the summer.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 12

Mark Cuban calls out NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's recent 'highlight' take

NBA commissioner Adam Silver kicked a hornet's nest when he was asked about the rising prices for games and he responded, "There's a huge amount of our content that people can essentially consume for free.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 12

Mavericks’ Mark Cuban, Pablo Torre tensions heat up amid Kawhi Leonard drama

After Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban revealed he passed on an ownership stake of the Portland Trail Blazers, he got into a heated back-and-forth with Pablo Torre amid the Kawhi Leonard and Los Angeles Clippers drama.

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 / The SportsRush / September 12

'Drove Me Nuts': Mark Cuban Is a Fan of NBA’s Rule Change About End of Period Heaves

The final buzzer of the first three quarters of an NBA game will be more exciting in the upcoming 2025-26 season. On Wednesday, September 10, the NBA announced that long end-of-quarter heaves will no longer count against a player’s field goal percentage.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 12

Mark Cuban reveals he tried warning Mat Ishbia on ‘all-in’ strategy with Suns

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban says he warned Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia about making drastic changes at the start of his tenure. After

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Mark Cuban Sends Clear Message About Luka Doncic, Lakers Ahead of NBA Season

The NBA world was turned upside down in early February when the Dallas Mavericks traded star point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and draft compensation.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / September 12

Mark Cuban makes ‘whiffed’ point on Adam Silver’s tone-deaf statement, highlights one positive about NBA commissioner

There’s no doubt that the NBA is currently the biggest basketball league in the world. Despite this, the decline in viewership in recent times has been a huge concern for NBA commissioner Adam Silver.

Dallas Mavericks News / Ball Exclusives / September 12

Mark Cuban defends Adam Silver after 'watch highlights' comment

Adam Silver stirred up some controversy when speaking about how fans will watch NBA games in the upcoming 2025-26 season. He spoke about the issue of fans paying for multiple streaming services.

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 11

Stunned by Luka Doncic Trade, Mark Cuban Admits He 'Was Pissed' but Tried Staying Positive

Every NBA fan was stunned when Luka Doncic was traded this past season. There was so much shock that people didn’t even believe it was real for a decent amount of time.

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 11

'That’s Nothing': Mark Cuban Slams Pablos Torre’s Latest Smoking Gun in Kawhi Leonard Investigation

This summer has been filled with some wild NBA stories, but none that are as crazy as the Kawhi Leonard/Clippers situation. The league is currently conducting investigations on reports that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled extra money to Leonard through a company known as Aspiration.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / September 11

Mark Cuban Defends Adam Silver After He Tells Fans To Watch Free Highlights On YouTube

Mark Cuban isn’t letting Adam Silver take all the heat alone. After the NBA Commissioner called basketball a “highlight league” and faced backlash from the community, the former Dallas Mavericks owner acknowledged the comment was a mistake but defended Silver’s track record of standing up for fans behind the scenes.

Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / September 11

Tension surfaces at the Dallas Mavericks as Mark Cuban opens up on Luka Doncic trade

Mark Cuban hinted that some inside the Dallas Mavericks pushed for the Luka Doncic trade despite his opposition. It has been seven months, but the reality still feels strange: Luka Doncic is no longer with the Dallas Mavericks, having been dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 10

Mark Cuban admits Mavericks mistake, but gives shocking Nico Harrison statement

When Mark Cuban sold his majority share of the Dallas Mavericks, the expectation was for him to stay on as the team governor or have some form of operational control, as he still held about a 27% stake in the team.

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.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / August 27

Mark Cuban points finger at league over lost Mavericks power

Mark Cuban says he doesn’t regret selling the Mavericks. What he does regret is how he went about it. “I don’t regret selling the team, I regret how I did it,” Cuban said on the DLLS podcast, via CBSSports.com and AllDllls.com.