Mark Cuban Blames Mavericks GM Nico Harrison After Selling Team

Mark Cuban, who sold his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks in December 2023, revealed that he expected to maintain control over basketball operations but was ultimately pushed out by general manager Nico Harrison. Cuban admitted that despite attempts to include contractual language preserving his authority, the NBA enforced that the team governor holds final decision-making power. Cuban initially stayed involved as the Mavericks reached the NBA Finals but chose to step back to avoid interfering, a decision he now considers a mistake. He disclosed that internal conflicts arose because Harrison, the architect of the controversial trade sending Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, did not want Cuban involved in team decisions. This power shift and the trade of Dončić, which shocked fans and weakened Cuban's influence, have led to ongoing criticism of Harrison's management. Despite these challenges, Cuban affirmed his continued passion and support for the Mavericks.