The case between Donnie Nelson and the Mavericks is headed to trial.
2024 is an exciting time for the Dallas Mavericks. However, one former Mavs executive is grappling with legal issues. Former Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson is spearheading a lawsuit against the team over a 2020 incident.
Former Mavericks general manager preparing for lawsuit against organization
Donnie Nelson filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the Mavericks in February 2022, and his case is scheduled to go to trial on December 10, 2024, according to ESPN's Xuan Tai.
A former Mavs executive claims he was fired by Dallas in retaliation for reporting an alleged sexual assault of his nephew by Mark Cuban's “right-hand man.” The alleged assault on Nelson's nephew occurred in a hotel room during the 2020 All-Star Weekend in Chicago.
Additionally, Nelson stated that he did not know about the assault until the summer of 2020. He complained that the Mavericks “quickly and quietly resolved” his nephew's claims in order to “wipe it out.” [the allegations] Under the rug. ”
The former general manager said he was in the middle of contract negotiations when he reported the incident to Cuban. However, they were suddenly discontinued. Nelson was ultimately fired in June 2021.
Dallas has denied accusations that he unfairly fired Nelson, insisting that the NBA and an outside law firm handled the investigation into his nephew's alleged assault. The investigation is said to have closed to the “satisfaction” of Mr Nelson's nephew.
Additionally, the Mavericks claimed Nelson was fired for a variety of reasons, including “poor performance.”
Overall, the formal outcome of the case will begin to be determined in early December.