Cuban apparently played a key role in the Timberwolves star’s decision to change his free-throw form.
Dallas Mavericks alternate governor Mark Cuban heads for his seat during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Dallas.
“Some famous guy went on Instagram or went on a podcast and was talking about my free throws and he brought it to the attention of everybody so I had to change it,” Edwards said.“Some famous guy went on Instagram or went on a podcast and was talking about my free throws and he brought it to the attention of everybody so I had to change it”While it appeared he tried to keep his comments vague, Edwards later mentioned Cuban as the influence behind his change. Cuban,“This has nothing to do with Ant. It was the fact that @NBAOfficial s chose not to make an easy call,”“That’s the issue. It’s not Adam Silver telling them what to call or not. They just decide themselves.”Cuban said he initially brought up the free-throw issue to the NBA’s head of officials two years ago in a previous Mavericks-Timberwolves matchup. Cuban apparently saw Edwards step over the line on his free-throw attempts, so he brought it up to officials. He said referees ignored his claims.That's the issue. It's not Adam Silver telling them what to call or not. They just decide themselves.“So many changes in officiating that have changed the game dramatically, like using contact to create space for a shot. That wasn’t in the game till recently. It wasn’t a directive from Adam Silver,” Cuban said. “All the fouls that started getting called mid season 2 years ago and have accelerated further now so that FTs are skyrocketing. That doesn’t come from the top. It comes from the officials. I don’t even think it’s an organized decision. If they make a call, or don’t, and they don’t want it identified as a miss, they just keep doing it.”With historic night, Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg flashes potential of an ‘NBA superstar’PJ Washington misses Mavs’ game vs. Clippers after slipping on loose ball during warmupsThe SportsDay staff is a team of editors and producers on the sports desk who create content for The Dallas Morning News.Hot List: 19 must-visit restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth in December 2025
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former Lakers star Anthony Davis makes long-awaited return to L.A. after tradeAnthony Davis lost to the Lakers in Los Angeles for the first time since he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
Read more »
Anthony Edwards says Mark Cuban caused him to change his FT routineCuban called out Edwards' free throw violations on a podcast in September.
Read more »
Anthony Hopkins' $351M Horror Sequel From 'Alien' Director Finds a Free Streaming Home SoonAnthony Hopkins standing in front of a crowd in Hannibal
Read more »
Anthony Bradford, Josh Jobe headline Seahawks' postgame injury updatesThe Seahawks are relatively unscathed after battering the Vikings in Week 13.
Read more »
Mike Macdonald provides injury updates on Anthony Bradford, Josh JobeThe frustration with the lack of production from the RG position is palpable. Also, the whole O-line sucked today.
Read more »
Justin Hartley's Tracker Case Is Similar to JonBenet Ramsey, Casey AnthonyA new episode of Justin Hartley's show 'Tracker' seems to have similarities to some of the most high-profile true crime cases of all time
Read more »