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The irony, however, lies in the reasons Cuban provided for the trade’s necessity. With rhetoric that seemed to flip from enthusiasm to reluctance, he emphasized he had "nothing to do with it." Such a defensive posture signaled a deeper crisis management effort that typically follows unpopular trades. Enter Miriam Aden, the new owner, who was oddly unavailable to elucidate the situation further, leaving many to wonder who truly holds the reins of the Mavericks.