The Mavericks minority owner had a simple but generic response to Doncic being traded to the Lakers over the weekend.

Even if Cuban’s no longer calling the shots — or hearing about them ahead of time — the Mavs remain close to his heart.

As the fallout continues from the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas and Luka Doncic to Los Angeles, it's clear that the power centers of both teams have shifted. It's also certain that the truth about LeBron James ' role in this deal has consequences nearly as jolting as the trade itself.