Unidentified Investor Group Seeks to Partner with Mark Cuban to Buy Back Dallas Mavericks

Cuban still owns 27% of the team, but the Adelson family appears unwilling to sell

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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An unidentified investor group has expressed interest in partnering with former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban to potentially buy back the franchise from the current owners, the Adelson family. However, the Adelsons have given no indication they plan to sell the team, and Cuban declined to comment on the report.

Why it matters

The potential buyback attempt highlights the evolving nature of NBA team ownership, with owners increasingly viewing teams as real estate investments rather than just sports franchises. The Adelsons are rumored to want to build a resort complex with the Mavericks' arena as an anchor, though their casino plans in Texas face significant obstacles.

The details

The unidentified investor group has reportedly 'registered tangible interest in partnering with former majority owner Mark Cuban to try to buy the franchise back from the Dumont and Adelson families.' However, the Adelson family 'remains excited about the future of the franchise and the Cooper Flagg era,' and has given no indication they plan to sell. Cuban still owns 27% of the Mavericks, though the Adelsons can buy 20% of that later this year.

  • In February 2026, an unidentified investor group expressed interest in partnering with Mark Cuban to buy back the Dallas Mavericks.

The players

Mark Cuban

The former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, who still owns 27% of the team.

Miriam Adelson

The current owner of the Dallas Mavericks, along with her family, including team governor Patrick Dumont.

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What they’re saying

“the family remains excited about the future of the franchise and the Cooper Flagg era.”

— Marc Stein, Reporter (The Stein Line)

What’s next

The Adelson family will likely need to decide whether to sell the Mavericks or move forward with their plans to build a resort complex with the team's arena as an anchor.

The takeaway

This potential buyback attempt highlights the evolving nature of NBA team ownership, with owners increasingly viewing teams as real estate investments rather than just sports franchises. However, the Adelson family appears committed to keeping the Mavericks, at least for now, despite the unidentified investor group's interest in partnering with Mark Cuban to reacquire the team.