The San Antonio Spurs attempted to hire Nico Harrison away from Nike three separate times before he eventually was hired by the Dallas Mavericks in 2021. The Mavericks hired Harrison to replace Donnie Nelson in June 2021 as general manager and is now president of basketball operations. Harrison's stature with the Mavericks increased before and after Mark Cuban's majority sale … [Read more...] about Spurs Tried To Hire Nico Harrison Away From Nike Multiple Times
Mark Cuban No Longer Allowed By NBA To Sit Behind Mavs’ Bench At Road Games
Mark Cuban has revealed that he is no longer allowed to sit behind the Dallas Mavericks' bench, which has reduced the number of games he chooses to attend. "The NBA got really, really, really petty and said that I can't sit behind the bench anymore," Cuban told The Stein Line. Cuban acknowledged that his presence on the second row behind the bench was always in violation of NBA … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban No Longer Allowed By NBA To Sit Behind Mavs’ Bench At Road Games
Mark Cuban’s Role With Mavericks Not Exactly What He Expected When He Sold Majority Stake
When Mark Cuban sold the Dallas Mavericks, there was a stated expectation that he would continue to run basketball operations "forevermore." By the time the Mavericks reached the Finals last June, it was clear that Cuban no longer was in charge the way he had anticipated with Nico Harrison reporting directly to new owner Patrick Dumont. "It's not a whole lot different than … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban’s Role With Mavericks Not Exactly What He Expected When He Sold Majority Stake
Kyrie Irving Expected To Remain With Mavericks Long-Term Despite Potential 2025 Free Agency
Kyrie Irving can become a free agent in 2025 if he declines his $42 million player option for the 25-26 season with the Dallas Mavericks. Regardless of the mechanics of what happens with his contract, ESPN's Tim MacMahon considers it highly likely that Irving remains with the Mavericks long-term. "He has a $42 million player option," said MacMahon on Friday's Hoop Collective … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving Expected To Remain With Mavericks Long-Term Despite Potential 2025 Free Agency
Luka Doncic Out At Least One Week With Sprained Right Wrist
Luka Doncic has been diagnosed with a right wrist sprain after undergoing an MRI and will be reevaluated in one week. Doncic sustained the injury during the Mavericks' game against New Orleans on Tuesday. In 14 games this season, Doncic is averaging 28.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.6 assists in 28.1 minutes. Doncic has a PER of 21.8, which is his lowest mark since his rookie … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Out At Least One Week With Sprained Right Wrist