re: Rick Carlisle won’t be returning to coach the Mavs next season

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There had been simmering tension between Luka Doncic and Rick Carlisle that was a concern within the Mavs organization. The expectation was that he'd return next season, but he'd have been on the hot seat.

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If Rick can get Luka's no defense playing arse to the playoffs, he can get Zion and Ingram's no defense playing asses to the playoffs.