Donnie Nelson's Lawsuit Against Mavericks Dismissed

Former Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson has ended his lawsuit against the team, which was dismissed with prejudice, meaning he cannot refile the claims. The lawsuit stemmed from allegations that he was fired in retaliation for reporting sexual misconduct involving a high-level executive, which he claimed led to his termination in June 2021. The Mavericks denied the allegations and argued that Nelson was let go due to poor job performance and an alleged extortion scheme. Nelson's attorney indicated that the parties reached a confidential resolution prior to the scheduled trial date of December 10. Mark Cuban, the team's owner, had previously called Nelson's allegations false and part of a scheme to extort money from the franchise. The dismissal concludes a lengthy dispute that highlighted tensions within the organization following Nelson's 24-year tenure with the Mavericks.