When Cuban sold his majority stake in the Mavericks back in November 2023, it was reported that he would retain control of basketball operations. While he remains a minority owner in the franchise, the Dončić trade makes it clear his role has diminished within the walls of the facility.

Mark Cuban tried intervening in Nico Harrison's decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers but couldn't stop it in time.

The man who executed the move, general manager Nico Harrison, has reportedly been subjected to death threats and racial epithets in its aftermath. Therefore he will not be in his normal seat in the stands, and ESPN also included a report on its chyron that a full-time security team is protecting his home.