The Dallas Mavericks are being investigated by the NBA after sitting five key players - including Kyrie Irving - against the Chicago Bulls Friday night.
in the 2023 draft, giving them at least a chance at drafting French phenom Victor Wembanyama.
"We were fighting for our lives, and understanding this is a situation we're in, but the organization has made the decision to change," Mavs coach Jason Kidd said during his pregame media availability, according to ESPN."So, you know, we have to go by that, and that's something that happens. So the guys that are playing, we got to go out there and put our best foot forward, and we talked about that this afternoon.
"And the guys that are playing are gonna go out and try to play to win. You gotta be pros. You can't cheat the game." Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban reacts during a timeout in the game against the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Center on March 22, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. Kidd said the decision to sit the players was made by owner Mark Cuban and general manager Nico Harrison. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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