The Dallas Mavericks will convert Brandon Williams from his Two-Way contract to a standard two-year NBA deal. Williams is averaging 8.3 points, 2.4 assists, 51.1% shooting, 37.9 percent on three-pointers in 15 minutes a game this season. The Mavericks have had to hold onto their final roster spot because they are hard capped at the first apron. Williams went undrafted in 2021 … [Read more...] about Mavericks To Convert Brandon Williams From Two-Way To Standard NBA Contract
Jeff Schwartz’s Recommendation Of Nico Harrison Played Role In Mavs’ Hiring Decision
The Dallas Mavericks' hiring of Nico Harrison as general manager in 2021 came after a swift courtship by owner Mark Cuban, who made the move despite initially engaging the search firm Sportsology to find Donnie Nelson's successor. According to league sources, influential agent Jeff Schwartz, who represents Jason Kidd and later became Harrison's agent, provided a strong … [Read more...] about Jeff Schwartz’s Recommendation Of Nico Harrison Played Role In Mavs’ Hiring Decision
Mark Cuban Influence Over Mavs Decreased Shortly After Sale Of Team
Mark Cuban's influence over the Dallas Mavericks began to wane shortly after he sold the team to the family of Miriam Adelson and Patrick Dumont in November 2023, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. It has been suggested that Cuban gave a discount to sell the Mavs to Adelson and Dumont for a reported $3.5 billion in order to retain control over basketball … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban Influence Over Mavs Decreased Shortly After Sale Of Team
Mark Cuban Claims Mavericks Were Profitable For Only Two Of His 23 Seasons As Majority Owner
Mark Cuban claims to have made money in only two of his 23 years owning the Dallas Mavericks and that he lost hundreds of millions of dollars in the process. Cuban was a highly influential owner, particularly early in his tenure by upgrading the services around the team from the types of hotels they stayed at to even the quality of the towels in the locker room. "I did every … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban Claims Mavericks Were Profitable For Only Two Of His 23 Seasons As Majority Owner
Quintin Grimes’ Camp Didn’t ‘Explicitly Request’ Trade From Mavericks
Quintin Grimes' camp "did not explicitly request a trade" from the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell The Stein Line. The Mavericks traded Grimes to the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the deadline in a deal for Caleb Martin. Ahead of the extension deadline in October, Grimes reportedly turned down an extension offer from the Mavericks in the neighborhood of $27 million over three … [Read more...] about Quintin Grimes’ Camp Didn’t ‘Explicitly Request’ Trade From Mavericks