The Mavericks are parting ways with general manager and president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson, the team announced on Wednesday.
Nelson, who has 36 years of NBA experience, has spent 24 years with the franchise, first starting in Dallas in January 1998.
"I just want to thank Donnie for this 24 years of service to this organization," owner Mark Cuban in a statement. "Donnie has been instrumental to our success and helped bring a championship to Dallas. His hard work, creativity and vision made him a pioneer. Donne will always be a part of the Mavs family and I wish him all the best.