Dallas Mavericks No Longer Playing National Anthem

The transcript discusses the decision by Mark Cuban, owner of an NBA team, to stop playing the national anthem before home games without a formal announcement. Despite NBA rules requiring players to stand during the anthem, the league has been lenient, allowing players to kneel for social justice causes. Cuban has supported players who kneel and engaged in a public exchange with Senator Ted Cruz over the issue.

What has been the team's approach to the national anthem at home games this season?

• They have played it before every game.

• They have played it at the end of each game.

• They have not played it at all.

• They have played it only during important games.

What is the NBA's official stance on players' behavior during the national anthem?

• Players must sing along.

• Players must stand.

• Players must kneel.

• Players can sit or stand.

How has the NBA been handling its anthem policy recently?

• Strictly enforcing it.

• Ignoring it completely.

• Being very relaxed about it.

• Changing it every season.

What was Mark Cuban's reaction to players kneeling for social justice?

• He banned it.

• He supported it.

• He remained neutral.

• He opposed it.

Who did Mark Cuban have a public disagreement with regarding the national anthem?

• Senator Ted Cruz.

• The NBA commissioner.

• A fellow NBA owner.

• A player from his team.