The Dallas Mavericks didn’t just shift direction after the franchise sale , they stepped straight into a quiet war. It began the moment Nico Harrison watched Mark Cuban stand at center court, sweat dripping, cameras circling, and announce that nothing was changing for the Mavericks. Cuban said he still ran basketball. He said the Mavericks GM structure would stay the same . But to many inside the room, the message was a warning shot toward Harrison. A reminder of who once held all the power. And to Harrison, it felt personal.
People close to the team felt the disrespect instantly. Cuban minimized Harrison’s role in front of players, coaches, and staff. He spoke as if the sale meant nothing. But through the cheers, lights, and pregame noise, one truth echoed: the new governor hadn’

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