Mark Cuban proves $750k fine for tanking was indeed a ‘BARGAIN’ with incredible gesture
Dallas Mavericks fined $750,000 for tanking final games of NBA regular season
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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. (image via Ross D. Franklin/AP)
The Dallas Mavericks have been fined a significant sum of $750,000 by the NBA for violating the league’s code of conduct by resting their key players in the final two games of the regular season. This controversial move resulted in the team’s elimination from the play-in tournament, sparking outrage from both fans and the league.
NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars condemned the team’s decision, stating that it “compromised the integrity of our sport” and failed both fans and the league. The Mavericks’ actions were considered particularly egregious as they still had a chance of making the tournament, even if it was a long shot.
Despite the hefty fine, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has confirmed that he plans to match the fine with a charity donation. The team was previously fined $600,000 in 2018 for essentially the same issue, leading some to speculate that they may view the extra $150,000 as inflation.
While the fine may not significantly impact the Mavericks’ finances, it serves as a warning to other teams considering similar actions. Tanking, or intentionally losing games to improve draft positioning, has long been a controversial issue in the NBA, and the league has taken steps to discourage the practice in recent years.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving weren’t on board with Mark Cuban’s tanking plan
The Dallas Mavericks are facing backlash from the NBA for resting their star players, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, in a crucial game against the Chicago Bulls. The league has launched an investigation into the situation and imposed fines on the team for their controversial decision. Recently, new information has emerged about the Mavericks’ plans to tank earlier in the season.
Sources indicate that coaches held a meeting with players in March to discuss playing Markieff Morris and JaVale McGee for extended minutes. However, Doncic and Irving refused to sit out, causing the tanking plan to be postponed. These developments have sparked discussions about sportsmanship and fair play in the NBA.
“The tanking was actually supposed to begin sooner,” Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer said. “My sources say that in late March, Dallas coaches met with players to discuss a plan for Markieff Morris and JaVale McGee to play heavier minutes. That is when the tanking was supposed to begin but Luka and especially Kyrie were agitated that the team was waving the white flag and both refused to sit.”
The Mavericks’ decision to rest their star players may have caused controversy, but they have managed to secure a top-10 pick in the NBA Draft. This pick could be crucial in building a stronger team around their talented duo of Doncic and Irving. Although re-signing Irving is still pending, it doesn’t seem to be a pressing concern for the team.
The move could be a big success or a terrible problem for the Mavericks, who are hoping to compete for championships with their star players. The team’s management will need to make smart decisions in the offseason to ensure they can build a winning team around Doncic and Irving. The future looks uncertain for the Mavericks, but with the right moves, they could become a dominant force in the NBA.
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