Mark Cuban takes Mavericks dispute over control to court
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Mark Cuban has filed a petition in Dallas County against the Mavericks' majority owners, Patrick Dumont and Miriam Adelson, regarding control over the team's operations. Cuban alleges that changes made by the new ownership, including the trade of Luka Dončić and plans for a new arena, occurred without his input. He argues that verbal agreements about maintaining a say in basketball decisions were not honored. The filing seeks to compel disclosure of details surrounding the arena development at Valley View. This dispute escalates Cuban's ongoing complaints since his sale of the team in 2023.
- •Cuban alleges Mavericks reneged on handshake agreements.
- •He accuses Dumont of turning control of operations over to Nico Harrison.
- •Cuban claims he was not consulted on the Luka Dončić trade.
- •The filing also disputes plans for a new arena near Valley View Mall.
- •Cuban seeks court intervention for details on arena development.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Cuban reportedly takes dispute with Mavericks over control of team to court, cites Luka Dončić trade
"A petition filed by Cuban accuses the Mavericks of reneging on handshake agreements and could complicate the team's arena plans in North Dallas.
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