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Mavericks face decision on Cuban's role under Ujiri's leadership

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Mavericks face decision on Cuban's role under Ujiri's leadership

Summary

The Dallas Mavericks are evaluating whether to involve Mark Cuban, the former majority owner, as a consultant to new basketball operations president Masai Ujiri. Cuban has expressed frustration over being sidelined, noting limited communication with Ujiri since his hiring on May 4. This comes amid a legal dispute with current owner Patrick Dumont regarding the team's future arena. The Mavericks are seeking to rebuild after a disappointing 26-56 season and have received praise for their offseason moves to address roster needs.

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By the Numbers

•Mark Cuban owns 27% of the Mavericks despite being sidelined.
•Masai Ujiri was hired to lead basketball operations on May 4.
•Cuban's recent legal conflicts with Patrick Dumont have caused tension.
•Dallas had a poor 26-56 record last season.
•The team has received positive feedback for its offseason roster moves.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Should Mavs Use 'Enemy' Mark Cuban As Masai Ujiri Consultant?

What they're saying

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As legal friction and new leadership sideline the former majority owner, the franchise faces a pivotal choice: leverage Mark Cuban’s institutional knowledge or embrace a total executive reset.
— Yahoo Sports

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