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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. On a recent episode of The Dan Le Batard […]

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. Cuban has repeatedly gone to bat for Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, frequently contradicting himself by claiming that Ballmer didn’t […]

The biggest storyline for the Los Angeles Clippers heading into this season is the scandal surrounding team owner Steve Ballmer and star player Kawhi Leonard, who are accused of orchestrating a no-show deal for Leonard in order to sidestep the NBA salary cap. While no decision has been announced yet by the NBA, the scandal […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban and Pablo Torre went head-to-head in a fascinating exchange about Dirk Nowitzki’s 2014 contract during Pablo Torre Finds Out. The Mavericks owner defended the deal that saw Nowitzki take a significant pay cut, while Torre pressed on whether the Mavericks underpaid their legendary forward. The conversation reignited old debates […]

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. Although Mark Cuban — who was the Mavs’ majority owner at the time — has moved […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are currently trying to prepare for the 2025-26 NBA season while they navigate a highly publicized investigation into potentially attempting to circumvent the league salary cap by signing Kawhi Leonard to a no-show deal. The league has announced its own investigation into the matter, which could come with hefty consequences if […]

Mark Cuban became the owner of the Dallas Mavericks during the year 2000. The Mavs have since become one of the NBA’s more popular franchises. Additionally, the team won its first championship under Cuban in 2011. Cuban recently reflected on his first year as the team owner, via Yahoo Sports. “I remember my first year, […]

In response to Pablo Torre’s latest update on Kawhi Leonard’s shady dealings with Aspirations, Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban sprang to Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer’s defense on social media. Amid the NBA’s investigation into Leonard, Cuban defended Ballmer’s alleged non-involvement in Kawhi’s deal with Aspiration. The reported no-show endorsement deal has led […]

Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard, and the Los Angeles Clippers continue to be under investigation by the NBA following the reports and allegations from investigative journalist Pablo Torre. That hasn’t stopped Mark Cuban from weighing in on the situation and defending his fellow NBA governor. Since the reports came out in early September, alleging that Kawhi […]

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. Cuban, who posted about the now-bankrupt company in question, Aspiration, on his X, formerly Twitter, got Torre’s attention […]

Throughout his career, Mark Cuban became one of the most innovative NBA owners. He helped to elevate the Dallas Mavericks into a championship-winning team and fostered a fan-friendly environment. Along the way, he used data analytics and strategy that enabled him to become a one-of-a-kind owner. One who was accessible and conveyed a common man […]

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 a lawsuit was reportedly filed against Ishbia by the Suns’ minority owners due to various violations, Cuban shared a conversation he had with Phoenix’s majority owner, warning him about the […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban may not be as visible as he was in the past years, but he remains highly invested in the NBA, particularly with the changes the league continues to implement under commissioner Adam Silver. On Wednesday, the NBA approved the rule to count end-of-quarter heaves or shots taken within the […]

Even eight months after the deal happened, the NBA world is still reacting to the Luka Doncic trade. The Dallas Mavericks and general manager Nico Harrison traded the young superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. The deal caught almost everyone off guard, including Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. However, there was tension in […]

Amidst Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and forward Kawhi Leonard’s investigation conducted by the NBA, Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban weighed in on “Uncle Dennis” and his potential involvement. After Cuban claimed to side with the Clippers owner as a member of Team Ballmer, Mark believes Aspiration, the now-bankrupt company that allegedly paid […]

When Pablo Torre released his findings on Kawhi Leonard signing a $28 million ‘no-show’ endorsement deal with Aspiration, the NBA world erupted. Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer invested $50 million in the company, making Leonard’s endorsement deal appear to be a circumvention of the NBA salary cap rules. Ballmer appeared on SportsCenter with ESPN’s […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban said Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer could be “toast” if reports alleging a $28 million arrangement involving Kawhi Leonard prove he knowingly participated. Cuban shared his perspective during a recent episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out, where Torre broke down the details of the alleged deal between Leonard’s […]

In a recent appearance on the DLLS Mavs podcast, former Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban said, “We hurt in 2006 after it was stolen from us, and I’ll take that to my grave that it was stolen from us.” The Miami Heat eventually won the 2006 NBA Finals, claiming the franchise’s first championship. However, it […]

Mark Cuban has stepped into the spotlight to defend Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and star forward Kawhi Leonard after fresh controversy erupted, per SI. A recent investigative report from journalist Pablo Torre suggested the franchise may have skirted NBA salary cap rules by channeling extra money to Leonard through an endorsement deal with […]

The 2006 NBA Finals between Dwyane Wade’s Miami Heat and Dirk Nowitzki’s Dallas Mavericks remains controversial in NBA Finals. The Mavericks’ now-minority owner Mark Cuban still believes that title was taken from them, which Wade took notice with a subtle response. That series was Wade’s true arrival as a superstar in the NBA. He torched […]

The Dallas Cowboys trading Micah Parsons away shocked the sports world. However, it isn’t the first blockbuster trade that Dallas fans were subjected to. The Mavericks traded Luka Doncic away to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis in a deal that shocked even Mark Cuban. Luckily for the Mavericks owner, he and Doncic maintain […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to compete during the 2025-26 NBA season. Mark Cuban previously suggested that center Dereck Lively II could begin taking three-point attempts in games in 2025-26. During a recent appearance on the DLLS Mavs podcast, Cuban said that both Lively and Anthony Davis’ three-point shooting will drastically impact the team during […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ disastrous trade of Luka Doncic has become a bit easier of a pill to swallow for fans with the recent selection of Cooper Flagg at number one overall, which general manager Nico Harrison audaciously tried to take credit for as part of his “vision.” Still, fans will not soon forgive Harrison and […]

Over the last few seasons, the Dallas Mavericks have undergone multiple big changes. While the trade that swapped Luka Doncic with Anthony Davis is at the top of the list, the change in ownership made a major difference. Mark Cuban sold 73% of the team to the Adelson family in 2023. The former majority owner […]

Mark Cuban has never hidden his strong opinions about Donald Trump, but the Dallas Mavericks minority owner recently revealed the one situation that could actually push him into the presidential race. Cuban, who stepped away from Shark Tank and sold his majority stake in the Mavericks to spend more time with his family, told reporters […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets during the 2022-23 NBA season. Irving joined Luka Doncic in Dallas, giving the Mavs one of the best duos in the league. While speaking on a recent podcast, Mark Cuban revealed Shams Charania’s surprising role in the Irving trade as well as Irving’s contract extension, […]

Arguably no team in the NBA has had a more dramatic 2025 so far than the Dallas Mavericks. The front office traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers right under Mark Cuban’s nose. In the aftermath of the blockbuster deal, Cuban and the rest of the franchise faced backlash from their fanbase. Now, his […]

When Mark Cuban puts his money into something, Shaquille O’Neal pays attention. That pattern held strong with BeatBox, a ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage company that Cuban backed with a $1 million deal on Shark Tank, one of the largest investments in the show’s history, per AfroTech. Once Shaq saw Cuban’s move and tried the product himself, […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban strongly criticized NBA players’ participation in the Olympics during a recent appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, calling for the tournament to be limited to players 21 years old and younger. “I hated it,” Cuban said. “I complained about it every single year because with my attitude, guys going to […]

Dallas Mavericks fans hoping for an offensive transformation may be in for a treat next season. During Cooper Flagg’s introductory press conference, minority owner Mark Cuban hinted at a bold change involving Dereck Lively II, who could shift into a modern stretch five center role. Cuban’s vision includes Lively taking two to three three-point attempts […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks held an introductory press conference for 2025 NBA Draft No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg on Friday. After the press conference, Mark Cuban — who was in attendance — took some time to speak to reporters. Cuban was asked about Dirk Nowitzki and Flagg, to which he provided a “trash […]

Mark Cuban is denying any involvement in a meme coin, which he described as a “scam.” The Mavericks minority order shared a post on X, writing, “We have nothing to do with it. It’s a scam.” Cuban’s message on social media follows Shruti Hassan reposting a message on X announcing that she would be working […]

Before the 2024 presidential election solidified into a Kamala Harris versus Donald Trump showdown, Mark Cuban considered stepping into the political arena himself, per TheSpun. The billionaire entrepreneur and former Dallas Mavericks owner commissioned a poll to see how he’d fare running as an independent. The results weren’t strong enough to sway his family or […]

A number of NBA teams have changed owners in recent years. Most recently, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter purchased the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA ownership changes usually signal a changing of the guard, even if the owners themselves don’t directly play on the court. Nonetheless, their leadership usually shapes the culture and direction of […]

Kenyon Martin has always been the type of person that you may not want to start trouble with, because he’s not afraid of a little confrontation, regardless of who you are. In a recent episode of the OGs podcast, Martin shared a story about why he went off on Mark Cuban while he was playing […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban got 100% real about the franchise winning the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes. The Mavericks shocked the world on Monday night, winning the lottery when they entered with just a 1.8% chance to do so. A franchise that traded away superstar point guard Luka Doncic to pair Anthony Davis and Kyrie […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has continued to find ways to frustrate fans after trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. On Tuesday, Harrison held a bizarre post-Luka Doncic trade press conference that only included selected media members. Additionally, no video was allowed. The press conference was another chapter of what has been […]

Luka Doncic returned to Dallas for the first time since he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, and it was an emotional night in the arena. From the beginning, the Mavericks had a tribute video for Doncic, and you could see the tears in his eyes as he watched the fans show him love. […]

While the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers has been heradled by many as a massive mistake, one who agrees that there was a lack of understanding is former owner Mark Cuban. While the new Mavericks owner in Patrick Dumont takes after Cuban, the latter still gave his thoughts on the […]