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Mark Cuban recalls failed attempt to meet DeAndre Jordan in 2015

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:49 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Mark Cuban recalls failed attempt to meet DeAndre Jordan in 2015

Summary

Mark Cuban reflected on his unsuccessful effort to sign DeAndre Jordan during the 2015 NBA free agency. Cuban went to Jordan's house in Houston after a verbal agreement with the Dallas Mavericks, but never received a response. His visit followed a tumultuous period where Jordan ultimately chose to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. This incident remains notable among NBA fans as a significant moment in league history.

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Key Details

•Cuban forgoes waiting and drives to Jordan's Houston home.
•Jordan had previously agreed to join the Mavericks.
•Cuban reports Jordan did not respond during the visit.
•Jordan eventually plays for the Mavericks later in his career.
•The incident is well-remembered by fans from that period.

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5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Cuban once revealed he did go to DeAndre Jordan’s house during 2015 free agency fiasco

What they're saying

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Mark Cuban’s failure to land DeAndre Jordan as a free agent in 2015 for the Dallas Mavericks was a massive story then, and his recounting of the story has gone viral. NBA fans who were around in 2015 likely remember the DeAndre Jordan saga.
— Yahoo Sports

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