Former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban argues NBA should embrace tanking, admits to using tactic with Mavs
Chris CwikContributing writer Tue, 17 February 2026 at 4:11 pm UTC·3 min read Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes the NBA should embrace tanking. No, really. Cuban went on a lengthy diatribe Tuesday in which he described his feelings on the subject. In his post, Cuban outlined why he believes the NBA should focus on "creating experiences for fans" and admitted to tanking while he was running the Mavs.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement In Cuban's post — which can be read in full here — he claimed that fans don't necessarily want to see their...