Mavericks' Mark Cuban Tells Dan Snyder 'Accept the Mistakes You Made' in Scandal

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban urged Dan Snyder, owner of the Washington NFL team, to "accept the mistakes" made as part of the organization's sexual harassment scandal.

Cuban's Mavs were described to have a "corrosive workplace culture" that included sexual harassment and domestic violence as part of a 2018 Sports Illustrated investigation.

On his SiriusXM Radio show, Ask Me Anything with Mark Cuban, Cuban said Snyder can't try to sidestep the allegations brought forward by 15 women in a story posted Thursday by Will Hobson and Liz Clarke of the Washington Post.

"If you know Dan Snyder, if you're involved with the Redskins, if you connect to them, tell Dan and tell his senior management you've got to just recognize what you did right and what you did wrong," Cuban said (via ESPN). "You have to accept the mistakes you made. That's painful. I made a lot of mistakes. And that's the only way this is going to get resolved."

Snyder released a public statement Friday saying the actions described in the Washington Post article have "no place in our franchise or society:"

ESPN's Adam Schefter also obtained a private letter sent by Snyder and his wife, Tanya Snyder, sent to members of the organization:

The NFL announced it will review the findings from an independent investigation by the Wilkinson Walsh law firm to decide whether Washington will face punishment.

Cuban explained it was difficult for him to process the information about the Mavericks when it first came out two years ago, and the report led to widespread organizational changes.

"Literally, I started crying," Cuban said. "I was so upset."

Meanwhile, the allegations brought forward by women who worked in the Washington organization come as the franchise also works toward changing a nickname that is viewed as racist toward Native Americans.

"Dan Snyder and Coach [Ron] Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the standing of our proud, tradition-rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next 100 years," the team said in a statement Monday.

There has been no timelines for the conclusion of the sexual harassment investigation and/or the nickname change. The team is scheduled to kick off the regular season Sept. 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles.