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Mark Cuban on Lakers: “I hope they go 0-82”

Published

August 30, 2025

Mark Cuban looks up at the scoreboard during a timeout.

Mark Cuban may no longer be the majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, but that has not stopped his love for the franchise and its players. Cuban was very close to Luka Doncic and even though their relationship remains strong, Cuban doesn’t want to see Doncic succeed in Hollywood.

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Cuban recently appeared on Gilbert Arenas’ Gil’s Arena podcast and gave his thoughts on Doncic’s new team, the Los Angeles Lakers.

“Off the court, I love Luka to death, but on the court, f**k him. I don’t want him to get hurt or anything, but the Lakers have the same color as my high school, and I threw my high school gear away,” Cuban said.

“I’m gonna hope [the Lakers] go 0-82. I love Luka to death; he’s a great guy. He’s a good guy, but f**k the Lakers.”

“Off the court love Luka to death, on the court f*ck him.”

Mark Cuban jokes about his relationship with Luka Doncic pic.twitter.com/WhxgF69xoM

— Gil’s Arena (@GilsArenaShow) August 29, 2025

It is highly unlikely that the Lakers will finish 0-82 next season. The real mystery that remains is if the Mavericks will finish with a better record than the Lakers.

About the Author Published Aug 30, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1