The Sports Illustrated investigative report on allegations of sexual misconduct by Dallas Mavericks employees has led Mavericks owner Mark Cuban to hire lawyers to conduct an investigation. A source familiar with the NBA’s oversight of team matters has shared insight with SI on how the investigation will work and on other aspects of the league’s potential response—including possible punishments of both the Mavericks and Cuban.
There are good reasons for the NBA to believe that the investigation commissioned by the Mavericks can be thorough and complete
Much has been made about whether an investigation commissioned by the Mavericks—dubbed “independent investigation” by the team—can credibly investigate serious accusations against the Mavericks.