MAVS NEWS:

[JamesConway912]

A foot injury that the Mavs’ medical staff diagnoses as a sprain and he „only“ misses the ASG weekend? This sounds disastrous to me. Whatever they think should be his rest, just double better triple that. 

They have earned the distrust.

[omahen]

And there it is...I wondered if someone was just using Cuban's name prematurely.

I think Cuban (or anyone else in such position) would never publicly admit that he is "plotting" to buy back the team he has just sold  Of course this also doesn't "prove" that he actually is "plotting". What I am trying to say - I don't think we can really know what is going on behind the scenes.

[Winter]

Ruh roh!

I learned (and mentioned) earlier today that they have the option (totally in their power, Cuban has no say) to buy him down to a 7% stake at any time within the first 4 years. This reads like that's the plan...or at least like the THREAT of one. Maybe a negotiating ploy?

I wouldn't doubt it.

I'm not sure Stein did the franchise any favors by reporting this.

[Chicagojk]

Sort of confused by the Stein reporting on this ordeal.  Oh well.

Certainly feels like Cuban knows his role is diminished already and his ownership stake may be diminished more soon and he is pulling out all his tricks to try to change that.

I am almost at the point that while I like Cuban more than the current owners, that I am ready to just move on from the Cuban era.  He loves the Mavs but did a poor job after the title.   Add all the other garbage stuff an lets just move on.  In time, we will mostly all have fond feelings of Cuban, but lets just turn the page.  He made his decision, probably mostly money related, but he needs to live with that.

https://x.com/MavsFilmRoom/status/2021828437434929152

[Winter]

"Townsend confirms Stein’s reporting and notes that the new ownership group has until December 2027 to buy out all but 7% of Cuban’s stake in the team. The Dumont/Adelson group does plan to at least buy some part of Cuban’s remaining 27% stake, Townsend writes, adding that he believes that Dumont is planning to be with the Mavericks for the long term."

[KillerLeft]

I think Cuban (or anyone else in such position) would never publicly admit that he is "plotting" to buy back the team he has just sold  Of course this also doesn't "prove" that he actually is "plotting". What I am trying to say - I don't think we can really know what is going on behind the scenes.

No, you're right. But, if you lived here in the US, you'd understand how stupidly and quickly things like this get blown out of proportion. Everyone thinks they're the main character of the story here. It's simultaneously our greatest privilege and the most clown-like feature of our culture. People just talk, too often without substance behind their words.

[michaeltex]

"Townsend confirms Stein’s reporting and notes that the new ownership group has until December 2027 to buy out all but 7% of Cuban’s stake in the team. The Dumont/Adelson group does plan to at least buy some part of Cuban’s remaining 27% stake, Townsend writes, adding that he believes that Dumont is planning to be with the Mavericks for the long term."

Cuban is a rounding error on the Adelson fortune.

[Winter]

A quick - and probably final read - about Cuban, Dumont, and the Adlemans

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2026/02/mave...leton.html

The Cliff notes: Cuban's influence continues to wane even after Nico was fired.

[KillerLeft]

A quick - and probably final read - about Cuban, Dumont, and the Adlemans

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2026/02/mave...leton.html

The Cliff notes: Cuban's influence continues to wane even after Nico was fired.

Well, that's all pretty interesting. Definitive, too, if taken at face value. 

That's the first official, matter of fact statement (that I've seen, at least) that the Casino business is the Adelson's long term play in Dallas. We've always speculated and it has always made some sense, but if it has been openly stated publicly before this I missed it. 

Thanks for posting it!

[KillerLeft]

Regardless of the outcome, I felt like this new potential ownership thing was trouble the franchise just doesn't need at the moment. I for one am happy that it seems to have been blown out of proportion and hopeful that it can just go away.

I just want them to focus on hiring and organizing a great front office and then building around Flagg. Any other weird things getting in the way of that (for a while, at least) have the potential to be a huge bummer, imo.

[cow]

The Cliff notes: Cuban's influence continues to wane even after Nico was fired.

It might be a careful what you wish for moment for me, but this makes me really happy.

[Chicagojk]

Cuban must be exhausting to deal with.   Remember when he said to the press that we are not trading AD?  I am sure the guys running the team were not happy Cuban was yapping his mouth.

If I am Dumont and this news drops out, unless it was something that was truly being discussed (even then though, the leaking of the report is also an issue), I would just want to eliminate the constant drama.   

What a bad deal for Cuban too.  Why did he allow to bought down to 7 percent after the trade.  He made a ton of money, but now he may be losing one of the things he loves most.   So not only did he not get in writing he would stay in the decision making role, but he also had a clause where he could be completely bought out.

[DallasMaverick]

Cuban must be exhausting to deal with.   Remember when he said to the press that we are not trading AD?  I am sure the guys running the team were not happy Cuban was yapping his mouth.

If I am Dumont and this news drops out, unless it was something that was truly being discussed (even then though, the leaking of the report is also an issue), I would just want to eliminate the constant drama.   

What a bad deal for Cuban too.  Why did he allow to bought down to 7 percent after the trade.  He made a ton of money, but now he may be losing one of the things he loves most.   So not only did he not get in writing he would stay in the decision making role, but he also had a clause where he could be completely bought out.

He was tired of the constant criticism that comes with ownership.

I suspect that the additional percentage is priced higher, and perhaps significantly higher than the original stake.

[SkenfromLMF]

It is not difficult to fathom Cuban offering $5 Billion to buy the team back and guarantee the last 20% of his sale is valued at a smooth billion. It will be very interesting to see if Cuban or others can get an offer up to the $8 Billion range prior to the Adelson's having to execute the final 20% buyout.

I don't think mark is the smartest guy in the room, but there are times when he makes a genius move regarding money. This one is gonna pay off!

[Winter]

It is not difficult to fathom Cuban offering $5 Billion to buy the team back and guarantee the last 20% of his sale is valued at a smooth billion. It will be very interesting to see if Cuban or others can get an offer up to the $8 Billion range prior to the Adelson's having to execute the final 20% buyout.

I don't think mark is the smartest guy in the room, but there are times when he makes a genius move regarding money. This one is gonna pay off!

I doubt the Adelson's sell.

Good investors don't run away from a short term hiccup. I don't think the Dallas Mavericks are still trending downward anymore. They have all sorts of promising assets with a new arena coming, Cooper Flagg-ism, and at least the potential of a big payday down the road.

I don't like them, but I doubt they're stupid. This seems like completely the wrong time to sell the team.

Honestly, it never made much sense. I think I got sucked into the idea because it was Stein. Live and learn.

[Chicagojk]

He was tired of the constant criticism that comes with ownership.

I suspect that the additional percentage is priced higher, and perhaps significantly higher than the original stake.

That is what he said.  I don't particularly buy it.   I always thought it was a money issue...or a liquidity issue.

[Chicagojk]

I doubt the Adelson's sell.

Good investors don't run away from a short term hiccup. I don't think the Dallas Mavericks are still trending downward anymore. They have all sorts of promising assets with a new arena coming, Cooper Flagg-ism, and at least the potential of a big payday down the road.

I don't like them, but I doubt they're stupid. This seems like completely the wrong time to sell the team.

Honestly, it never made much sense. I think I got sucked into the idea because it was Stein. Live and learn.

I think it is an Adelson decision....not a Dumont decision.    Miriam is 80 and I think she cares very little about basketball.    I could see her losing interest in selling (at a profit) if the gambling thing does not look promising.  I don't expect that to happen though.   Doesn't  she have a 30-40 year old son who is a basketball junkie?  I am expecting he eventually takes over for Dumont.   Isn't that is what is expected?

[Winter]

I think it is an Adelson decision....not a Dumont decision.    Miriam is 80 and I think she cares very little about basketball.    I could see her losing interest in selling (at a profit) if the gambling thing does not look promising.  I don't expect that to happen though.   Doesn't  she have a 30-40 year old son who is a basketball junkie?  I am expecting he eventually takes over for Dumont.   Isn't that is what is expected?

I'm not entirely sure legalized gambling is a deal breaker with them.

I think there are a variety of ways to turn a new arena into profitable Dallas real estate. And if you hold onto a NBA team for awhile, it's pretty safe bet you can sell for a good profit.

[myconsumerclub]

thought there was some clause Cuban had the ability to buy back all but 7%

[KillerLeft]

thought there was some clause Cuban had the ability to buy back all but 7%

The opposite. The ADELSONS have a clause allowing them to buy him DOWN to 7%.