Mark Cuban accuses Mavericks owners of freezing him out in arena move
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Mark Cuban is accusing Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont of sidelining him from business opportunities related to the team’s proposed relocation from downtown Dallas. The allegations surfaced through the Dallas Morning News, which reported that Cuban claims Dumont's maneuvers constitute “adversarial business practices.” This comes as the Mavericks signed an agreement to purchase land for a new arena expected to open in 2031, with current plans to move the team about 10 miles north. Cuban, who sold his majority stake in 2023 but retains 27%, feels entitled to participate in the new arena development. A Mavericks spokesperson declined to comment, and Cuban has not responded directly to requests for clarification on his claims.
- •Cuban alleges Dumont is freezing him out of opportunities.
- •Mavericks plan to move the team about 10 miles north.
- •Cuban retains 27% ownership after selling majority stake in 2023.
- •Agreement signed to acquire land for arena expected to open in 2031.
- •Cuban claims he was unaware of Luka Doncic trade plans until too late.
- 12:14 AMESPN — Cuban accuses Mavs owner of freezing him out
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Mark Cuban accuses Mavericks owners of freezing him out in proposed arena move, newspaper reports
"Mark Cuban is accusing Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont of freezing the team's former majority owner out of business opportunities in a proposed move of the club out of downtown, according to a newspaper report. The Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday that Cuban alleges Dumont has engaged in “adversarial business practices” in his bid to move the team about 10 miles north of downtown to the former site of a Dallas mall. A Mavericks spokeswoman told The Associated Press the team wouldn't comment.
"The Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday that Mark Cuban alleges Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices" in a proposed move of the club out of downtown.
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External links- ESPNJul 9, 2026, 12:14 AMCuban accuses Mavs owner of freezing him out
The Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday that Mark Cuban alleges Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices" in a proposed move of the club out of downtown.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 10:28 PMMark Cuban accuses Mavericks owners of freezing him out in proposed arena move, newspaper reports
Mark Cuban is accusing Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont of freezing the team's former majority owner out of business opportunities in a proposed move of the club out of downtown, according to a newspaper report. The Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday that Cuban alleges Dumont has engaged in “adversarial business practices” in his bid to move the team about 10 miles north of downtown to the former site of a Dallas mall. A Mavericks spokeswoman told The Associated Press the team wouldn't comment.
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