Jason Lutin, who is long-serving Chief of Staff for Mark Cuban Companies, had been close to the Adelson family for many years. Through Lutin, the relationship between Mark Cuban and the Adelson family grew over the past several years which ultimately led to his sale of the Dallas Mavericks to the family. Adelson's son, Matan, was once an intern with the Mavericks. Matan now … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban’s Right Hand Man’s Ties With Adelsons Gave Credence To Possibility He Would Continue To Run Basketball Ops
Mavericks Were ‘Never’ Going To Offer Luka Doncic Five-Year, $345M Supermax Extension
The Dallas Mavericks were "never" going to offer Luka Doncic a five-year, $345 million supermax contract extension this offseason, sources tell The Athletic. The conventional wisdom for years had been that the Mavericks would automatically offer it to Doncic and he would need to make a decision. But Doncic was clear both on the record in his introductory press conference with … [Read more...] about Mavericks Were ‘Never’ Going To Offer Luka Doncic Five-Year, $345M Supermax Extension
Kyrie Irving Interested In Playing For Australia
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has spent his national team duty as part of Team USA to this point in his career. However, Irving is in process of trying to make the switch to represent Australia on the national level. "Man, we're in the process of that right now, just trying to figure out the best route for me to be eligible," Irving said of switching to play for … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving Interested In Playing For Australia
Adam Silver Doesn’t Believe Mavs Had ‘Any Ulterior Motives’ In Trading Luka Doncic
During his All-Star weekend press conference, Adam Silver was asked multiple questions about the Dallas Mavericks' trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. "I was surprised when I heard about the trade," began Silver. "I did not know that Luka was potentially a player that was about to be traded. That was news to me. I followed it like a fan from that standpoint. "I've … [Read more...] about Adam Silver Doesn’t Believe Mavs Had ‘Any Ulterior Motives’ In Trading Luka Doncic
Mavs Had Interest In Signing Ben Simmons As Small Ball Center
The Dallas Mavericks had interest in signing Ben Simmons from the buyout market, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Mavs, who are only $200,000 underneath the first luxury-tax apron, saw Simmons as a small ball center. Simmons would go on to sign with the Clippers. The Mavs are currently without Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, Dwight Powell, and Dereck Lively II. … [Read more...] about Mavs Had Interest In Signing Ben Simmons As Small Ball Center