When Luka Doncic was traded last season, shocking details later emerged about the decision-making process. Reports indicated that minority team owner Mark Cuban wasn’t even aware of the deal until it had already been finalized. By the time he attempted to intervene, the trade had already been arranged and executed by Mavericks GM Nico Harrison.

A recent report revealed Cuban’s diminished role after he sold the franchise. Speaking on The All-In Podcast, Cuban openly admitted that he underestimated how little control he would retain following the sale.

“I f**ked up. I mean, when I did the deal, the presumption was that I would still be running basketball, and we tried to put it in the contract, but the NBA said the governor is the governor, and they make all final decisions. Then you know

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