Enough fans were ejected that it warranted an article on ESPN where Tim MacMahon confirmed that two fans were thrown out after minority owner Mark Cuban yelled at them to "Shut the f--- up and sit the f--- down!" One of the fans involved was wearing a t-shirt featuring owner Miram Adelson wearing a clown nose. He confirmed the story on X.

Multiple Mavs fans were escorted from American Airlines Center during Monday night’s home game against the Sacramento Kings over violations of the NBA’s code of conduct. Among the fans were two who held up signs reading “FIRE NICO,” in reference to Dallas General Manager Nico Harrison.

The Dallas Mavericks empathize with their upset fan base — until they criticize leadership inside the arena. Just one day after owner Patrick Dumont said he understands why fans feel hurt about the Mavericks’ earth-shattering trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis,