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Cuban Deposes, Says Governor Blocked Deal; Luka Trade Sparks Fallout

7/9/2026

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Mark Cuban filed a deposition in the United States on arena documents.
Cuban says governor Patrick Dumont blocked his involvement despite a deal promising basketball control.
Dumont gave Nico Harrison authority, causing the February 2025 trade of Luka Doncic to Los Angeles Lakers.
The trade sparked backlash, leading to Harrison’s November firing after a slow start.
The agreement lets the Adelson-Dumont families buy a 20% stake, lowering Cuban’s share to 7%.

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Mark Cuban filed a deposition in the United States on arena documents.
Cuban says governor Patrick Dumont blocked his involvement despite a deal promising basketball control.
Dumont gave Nico Harrison authority, causing the February 2025 trade of Luka Doncic to Los Angeles Lakers.
The trade sparked backlash, leading to Harrison’s November firing after a slow start.
The agreement lets the Adelson-Dumont families buy a 20% stake, lowering Cuban’s share to 7%.