Multiple Mavs fans were escorted from American Airlines Center during Monday night’s home game against the Sacramento Kings over violations of the NBA’s code of conduct. Among the fans were two who held up signs reading “FIRE NICO,” in reference to Dallas General Manager Nico Harrison.

The jaw-dropping Luka Doncic trade cemented the reality, if it wasn’t already clear, that Mark Cuban has no influence on the Mavericks’ basketball operations.

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.