The Dumont's response to Stein's post of the sale makes me think they've been open to the process, possibly in active negotiations, but aren't far enough along to say anything openly except the stated party line (“the family remains excited about the future of the franchise and the Cooper Flagg era.”) which is not a denial.
I also don't think Cuban would want a role that was precisely what he had two years ago. He might very well get controlling interest in the team, but that doesn't mean we just time-travel back a few years. There was a lot to be learned from the hiring and firing of Nico, the feelings of the Dallas fan-base, and a host of things he did poorly while in control. He may have a streak of narcissim, but he's not stupid. I feel confident he'll make sure there's an appropriate GM structure to the organization (should all this come to fruition).
The Mavericks entire front office and video-media department was hollowed out when the Adelson's aquired controlling interest. Much of Nico's control was a product of no one minding the store. I think the response on this board is partly a response to this. Mine is anyway. I just don't think these owners care anything about team ownership or the fans. It's just the money.
I also don't think Cuban would want a role that was precisely what he had two years ago. He might very well get controlling interest in the team, but that doesn't mean we just time-travel back a few years. There was a lot to be learned from the hiring and firing of Nico, the feelings of the Dallas fan-base, and a host of things he did poorly while in control. He may have a streak of narcissim, but he's not stupid. I feel confident he'll make sure there's an appropriate GM structure to the organization (should all this come to fruition).
The Mavericks entire front office and video-media department was hollowed out when the Adelson's aquired controlling interest. Much of Nico's control was a product of no one minding the store. I think the response on this board is partly a response to this. Mine is anyway. I just don't think these owners care anything about team ownership or the fans. It's just the money.