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The Dallas Mavericks announced that long-time head coach Rick Carlisle stepped down effective immediately on June 17. Fans were not expecting the news, especially after owner Mark Cuban backed him following their first-round playoff loss to the LA Clippers.
This news only came shortly after the team parted ways with general manager and president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson.
Cuban and the Mavericks are searching for two key positions this offseason. Dirk Nowitzki returned to the franchise as a special advisor to aid in the search.