Dallas Investor Group Seeks to Rebuy Mavericks from Owner Patrick Dumont

Mark Cuban, who previously owned the team, may partner with the group in the potential purchase.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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An unidentified Dallas investor group is interested in partnering with former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban to buy back the NBA franchise from current owner Patrick Dumont, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Dumont's family remains excited about the team's future, including the arrival of top prospect Cooper Flagg.

Why it matters

The Mavericks have been a consistent playoff contender since Cuban's ownership, making the NBA Finals in 2023. However, there have been some organizational shakeups since Dumont took over, leading this investor group to try and regain control of the franchise.

The details

In 2023, Mark Cuban sold his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks to Patrick Dumont. Since then, the Mavericks have continued to be a playoff team, but there have been some changes within the organization. An unidentified Dallas-based investor group is now interested in partnering with Cuban to buy the team back from Dumont.

  • In 2023, Mark Cuban sold his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks to Patrick Dumont.

The players

Mark Cuban

The former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks who is now being courted to potentially partner with an investor group to buy the team back.

Patrick Dumont

The current owner of the Dallas Mavericks, who acquired a majority stake in the team from Mark Cuban in 2023.

Cooper Flagg

A top NBA prospect who is expected to join the Mavericks, adding to the team's future excitement under Dumont's ownership.

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What’s next

More details are expected to emerge on the potential deal between the Dallas investor group and Mark Cuban to regain control of the Mavericks franchise.

The takeaway

The Mavericks have been a consistent playoff contender, but the team's ownership has shifted since Mark Cuban sold his majority stake in 2023. This potential deal could mark a return to Cuban's leadership and vision for the franchise.