The governor of the Dallas Mavericks sent a message to employees before the team’s home game vs. the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Patrick Dumont hasn’t received quite the ire from fans that general manager Nico Harrison has, but the entire Mavs brass is certainly aware of the fan reaction.

For the first time since the Luka Doncic trade, Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont has finally spoken publicly. The executive wanted to make sure everyone around knew that despite the rumors of the franchise relocating to Las Vegas, where most of his family is based, they are staying put in Dallas.

After the Luka Doncic-for-Anthony Davis trade, Mavericks fans expressed strong dissatisfaction with the move. However, Patrick Dumont addressed the controversy head-on, delivering firm statements about the shift in the team's sporting project and defending the decision.