NBA investigates Mavericks for sitting key players during playoff hunt.

The NBA has launched an investigation into the Dallas Mavericks for apparent tanking after the team sat key players during Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls, which they lost, eliminating them from playoff contention. The decision to sit players was made by owner Mark Cuban and general manager Nico Harrison, according to head coach Jason Kidd. The Mavericks still owe a top-10 protected draft pick to the New York Knicks, and missing out on the playoffs helps their chances of keeping a top-10 pick in the 2023 draft.