Mark Cuban Apologizes to Jalen Brunson

During an appearance on the 'Roommates Show' podcast, former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson discussed the events surrounding Brunson's 2022 free agency move to the Knicks. Brunson expressed that he felt hurt by Cuban's comment that 'things got messy' when his parents got involved in the negotiations, referring to his father joining the Knicks' coaching staff. Cuban apologized for the remark, clarifying that it was not meant to be a jab but acknowledged the unique and difficult nature of those negotiations. Both parties offered contrasting perspectives on how the negotiations unfolded, with Cuban stating that the Mavericks were not given a fair chance to retain Brunson. The NBA later penalized the Knicks for tampering, resulting in the forfeiture of a 2025 second-round pick. Despite the tensions, Cuban and Brunson expressed mutual respect and have moved past the ordeal.