ESPN's Tim McMahon said that Nowitzki has cut ties with the franchis e following the fallout from the Luka Dončić deal. Both he and Mark Cuban have become staunch critics of the organization.

Things have unraveled quickly for the Dallas Mavericks—both on and off the court—since the franchise made the stunning decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The move, widely considered one of the most controversial in NBA history, continues to draw backlash from fans, analysts, and even former players.

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison and CEO Rick Welts spoke to select members of the media behind closed doors on Tuesday, just a day before the Mavericks’ Play-in Tournament game on the road against the Sacramento Kings.