Dallas Investors Seek Mark Cuban Partnership for Potential Mavericks Repurchase
Dallas, Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
An unidentified investor group reportedly seeks Mark Cuban’s partnership to repurchase the Mavericks just two years after his $3.5 billion sale, despite current ownership’s stated commitment to the franchise.
Emerging Ownership Tension
On February 9, 2026, NBA insider Marc Stein reported that a Dallas-based investor group is exploring a partnership with minority owner Mark Cuban to buy back the Mavericks from the Adelson and Dumont families [1][2]. While Cuban currently retains a 27% stake in the franchise following his sale of the majority interest, it remains unclear whether he is actively participating in this specific effort to reclaim control [2]. The proposal appears to face immediate headwinds; a source close to team governor Patrick Dumont indicated that the ownership family remains “excited about the future of the franchise and the Cooper Flagg era,” effectively dismissing the notion of a sale [1][3].
Financial Context of the Dispute
The potential buy-back attempt surfaces just over two years after a historic transaction reshaped the organization. In December 2023, Cuban sold his majority stake to Miriam Adelson and the Dumont family for approximately $3.5 billion, a valuation that underscored the team’s massive financial growth under his stewardship [1]. Cuban had originally purchased the team from real estate mogul Ross Perot Jr. in January 2000 for $285 million, yielding a return on investment of approximately 1128.07% over his tenure as majority owner [1]. Although initial reports suggested Cuban would maintain control over basketball operations, he relinquished those responsibilities shortly after the sale concluded [1].
A Franchise in Flux
The reported interest in a leadership change correlates with a period of significant instability for the Mavericks on the court. In February 2025, former General Manager Nico Harrison executed a controversial trade sending franchise star Luka Dončić to another team—a move approved by Patrick Dumont without Cuban’s consultation [1][2]. Cuban later publicly accepted responsibility for the departure, stating he “let people down by not being there” [1]. The aftermath of that decision saw Harrison fired in November 2025 following a dismal 3-8 start to the 2025-26 season [1].