Marc Stein I reported earlier this season telling in an interview with me that Mark Cuban does not have the amount of operational control as he anticipated This was Nico and the front office and it was their determination that it is better to build around an Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving duo

Harper There have been rumblings in addition to some recent statements made by Mark Cuban that Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd alongside Nico Harrison played a major role in trading away Luka Doni

Mark Cuban cant hide his disdain for Nico Harrison

Mark Cuban admits Jason Kidd did play a role in Luka trade J Kidd had coached ADThat doesnt justify it for our coach and general manager to stand up and trade our best player

Mark Cuban says Finley had no involvement in the Luka trade and that Kidd DID play a role That doesnt justify it for our coach and general manager to stand up and trade our best player

Sam Amick on Run It Back discussing the 65-game rule Adam Silver's tone has been borderline defiant They could make an exception for Luka Doncic but bigger picture I think they're sticking to their guns

Chris Haynes on the Mavs next potential GM I just got a text From a very credible individual whos listening One of those guys on the wishlist Brad Stevens Tim Connelly Sam Presti Would listen