A defense of the NBA came Friday from, of all people, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.

In a blog entry titled "Calamity as Catalyst ? My Vote of Confidence in the NBA," Cuban wrote: "The NBA took a hit today. Behind that hit is a catalyst and opportunity for significant change that could make the NBA stronger than it ever has been. It's a chance to proactively put in place people, processes and transparency that will forever silence those who will question the NBA's integrity."

According to the Dallas Morning News, Cuban declined to comment when asked to elaborate.