Dallas Investor Group Seeks Mark Cuban's Help to Buy Back Mavericks

Cuban sold 73% of the team in 2023 for $3.9 billion to the Adelson-Dumont family.

Feb. 9, 2026 at 6:31pm

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Just three years after selling a 73% controlling stake in the Dallas Mavericks for $3.9 billion, Mark Cuban is now linked to a potential bid by a Dallas-based investor group to buy back the NBA franchise from the current owners, the Adelson-Dumont family.

Why it matters

This potential buyback bid highlights the rapid appreciation in NBA franchise values, with the Mavericks' worth now estimated at $5.1 billion. It also raises questions about Cuban's long-term plans for the team and the Adelson-Dumont family's commitment to keeping the Mavericks in Dallas.

The details

According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, an unidentified Dallas-based investor group has expressed interest in partnering with Cuban to repurchase the Mavericks from current governor Patrick Dumont. Cuban purchased a majority stake in the team for $285 million in 2000 and sold a 73% controlling interest in 2023 at a valuation of roughly $3.5 billion.

  • Cuban sold 73% of the Mavericks in 2023.
  • The current franchise value is estimated at $5.1 billion as of 2025 valuations.

The players

Mark Cuban

The owner of the Dallas Mavericks who purchased a majority stake in the team in 2000 and later sold a 73% controlling interest in 2023.

Patrick Dumont

The current governor of the Dallas Mavericks, who oversees the team after the Adelson-Dumont family purchased a 73% stake in 2023.

Miriam Adelson

A member of the Adelson-Dumont family, who purchased a 73% controlling stake in the Dallas Mavericks in 2023.

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What’s next

It remains to be seen whether Mark Cuban will partner with the Dallas investor group to attempt to buy back the Mavericks, or if the Adelson-Dumont family will be open to selling any portion of their stake in the franchise.

The takeaway

This potential buyback bid underscores the rapid rise in NBA franchise values, with the Mavericks now worth an estimated $5.1 billion. It also highlights the complex dynamics between owners, investors, and the long-term future of professional sports teams in major markets like Dallas.