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Cuban vs Dumont Arena Power Struggle | Dallas Mavericks News
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- Jul 9, 2026
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- 97
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Summary
Mark Cuban’s feud with Dallas governor Patrick Dumont heats up as he accuses the state of freezing him out of a $1B+ arena project — claiming he’s being sidelined despite owning 27% of the Mavericks and having a contract that should guarantee his role in the venture. The rift stems from last year’s sale of his majority stake to the Adelson and Dumont families, where a handshake deal to stay involved in basketball operations collapsed. Cuban also ties the fallout to the Luka Doncic trade that cost Nico Harrison his job — and now faces a looming clause forcing him to sell another 20% of the team. With the arena slated for 2031 on 140 acres in north Dallas, Cuban insists he’s being unfairly excluded from critical investment decisions — setting the stage for a high-stakes battle over control, money, and legacy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e6e0f8df6c86ff7d