Patrick Dumont and Mark Cuban escalate legal dispute over Mavericks arena

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Patrick Dumont and Mark Cuban escalate legal dispute over Mavericks arena
Summary

Patrick Dumont challenges Mark Cuban's claims regarding a potential new Mavericks arena site in a legal dispute. Cuban filed a petition in Texas state court alleging that Dumont unlawfully excluded him from discussions about a property option at the former Valley View Mall. Dumont contends Cuban is seeking involvement in a deal that does not yet exist and claims that his business formation was compliant with legal standards. A Texas business court judge recently denied a request from Cuban's team to move the case back to state court. Dumont argues the matter should be privately arbitrated based on their partnership agreement. Cuban has previously expressed regret about selling his majority stake in the team to Dumont and the Adelson family in 2023.

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  • •Cuban alleges he was cut out of arena discussions after selling his stake.
  • •Dumont argues no business opportunity currently exists for Cuban to be involved.
  • •Cuban's legal team attempted to move the case back to state court but was denied.
  • •Dumont claims arbitration is required under their partnership agreement.
  • •Cuban has previously expressed regret over the sale of his controlling stake.
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Mavs owner Patrick Dumont hits back in court against Mark Cuban’s lawsuit, calling the arena fight a media circus after Cuban admitted sales regrets.

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Cuban is required to arbitrate the dispute privately, Dumont claims.

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