Front Office Power Struggle: Mavericks & GM Donnie Nelson Have Agreed To a Split

 

The carnage in front offices continues in the NBA, as the Dallas Mavericks and long-time General Manager Donnie Nelson have decided to "part ways". 

Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson and the franchise have decided to part ways, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 16, 2021

Interestingly, this comes just two days after the explosive report of Luka Doncic being at odds with the Mavs' "shadow GM" Haralabos Voulgaris. Reports are that Nelson had lost power since Voulgaris began to take on a bigger role with the team.

Now, according to sources, Luka is NOT HAPPY! 

Source confirms that longtime president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson is parting ways with the Mavs, as reported by The Athletic.

Nelson had lost power since the hiring of Bob Voulgaris, creating internal tension.

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 16, 2021

Nelson drafted Doncic, and they have been very close. This all, of course, could impact Doncic's feelings about his long-term future in Dallas. 

There's concern internally about Luka Doncic’s desire to remain in Dallas long-term.

While Doncic intends to sign the supermax extension next summer, front-office dysfunction has created a rift within the Mavs.

Sources tell @tim_cato & @sam_amick: https://t.co/OB9XBqmfui pic.twitter.com/pqJ8FG2LbD

— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) June 14, 2021

Mavs fans, take a deep breath. This could get even more interesting. 

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