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The Dallas Mavericks made massive leadership changes this offseason. Owner Mark Cuban remains at the top of the power structure, but the names and faces under him changed. General manager Donnie Nelson was fired after 24 years with the franchise, and head coach Rick Carlisle resigned just one day later. Two of the Mavericks’ top decision-makers were gone. In the days leading up to their departures, The Athletic released a scathing report about internal tensions in the front office (subscription required). Haralabos “Bob” Voulgaris was mentioned as a “shadow GM” in the piece.