Mavericks Ownership in Flux Again? Investor Group Reportedly Eyes Reunion with Mark Cuban
The Dallas Mavericks are no strangers to bold moves, and now it looks like another shakeup could be brewing-this time not on the hardwood, but in the boardroom.
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, a Dallas-based investor group is reportedly interested in teaming up with Mark Cuban to buy the Mavericks back from current majority owner Patrick Dumont. It’s a surprising development considering Cuban sold his controlling stake to Dumont just last year, in 2023. Since then, the Mavs have made a run to the NBA Finals and entered a new era built around rising star Cooper Flagg.
While the identity of the investor group remains under wraps, their interest signals a potential pivot in the franchise’s ownership structure-again. And it’s no coincidence Cuban’s name is back in the mix. Even after selling the majority stake, Cuban retained a visible role with the team, and his passion for competition-whether on the court or in the business world-has never been in question.
In a 2024 interview with Wired, Cuban explained his decision to sell as part of a broader strategy. “It’s more platforming for the next step,” he said.
“I like to disrupt things. I like to play the game.
I like to compete in business.”
That mindset makes Cuban a wildcard in this situation. He’s never been one to sit still, and if there’s a play to be made-especially one that puts him back in a more influential position with the team he helped elevate into a perennial contender-it’s not hard to imagine him being intrigued.
But here’s the catch: Dumont and his family reportedly remain enthusiastic about their ownership and the direction of the franchise, especially with Flagg emerging as a potential franchise cornerstone. A source close to Dumont told Stein the family is “excited about the future of the franchise and the Cooper Flagg era.”
And why wouldn’t they be? Flagg has injected new energy into the team, and the Mavericks are clearly building with him as the centerpiece. From an ownership perspective, that kind of momentum is hard to walk away from-especially when you’ve only just begun to put your stamp on the franchise.
Still, as the saying goes, money talks. While Dumont may not be actively looking to sell, the right offer could change the equation. And if Cuban and this mystery investor group come to the table with a compelling pitch-both financially and strategically-things could get interesting fast.
For now, it’s a waiting game. But one thing is clear: the Mavericks are in a pivotal moment, both on the court and in the front office. With Cooper Flagg leading the next generation and ownership conversations heating up behind the scenes, Dallas could be headed for another big move-just not the kind that shows up in the box score.