Mavericks Owner Dumont Promoted to Lead Las Vegas Sands Amid NBA Expansion Talks

Dumont's new role at the casino giant could reignite speculation about the Mavericks potentially relocating to Las Vegas.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont has been named the next chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp., a move that connects him more closely to Las Vegas, a top NBA expansion target. The league is considering adding new franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle, and Commissioner Adam Silver has described Las Vegas as a strong candidate. While Dumont has previously denied any plans to move the Mavericks, his new leadership role at the casino giant is bound to spark relocation rumors as the team must secure a new home by 2031.

Why it matters

The Mavericks' owner taking on a high-profile role with a Las Vegas-based company comes at a crucial time for the NBA's expansion plans, raising questions about the team's long-term future in Dallas. The Adelson family, which controls the Mavericks, also owns land near the team's current arena, fueling speculation about a potential new arena project that could involve relocating the franchise.

The details

Dumont, who has largely stayed out of the spotlight since his family bought the Mavericks two years ago, will become the chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp. effective March 1. This move connects him even more closely to Las Vegas, which the NBA has consistently described as a strong candidate for an expansion franchise. The league is considering adding new teams in Las Vegas and Seattle, with a vote expected later this year. Meanwhile, the Mavericks must secure a new home by 2031 to replace the American Airlines Center, adding pressure and fueling speculation about Adelson and Dumont's long-term intentions for the team.

  • Dumont will become the chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp. on March 1, 2026.
  • The NBA is considering adding new franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle, with a vote expected later this year.

The players

Patrick Dumont

The owner of the Dallas Mavericks who has been named the next chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp.

Adam Silver

The NBA Commissioner who has described Las Vegas as a strong candidate for an expansion franchise.

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

A casino and resort company that Dumont will be leading as the new chairman and CEO.

Adelson family

The family that controls the Dallas Mavericks and owns land near the team's current arena, fueling speculation about a potential new arena project that could involve relocating the franchise.

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What they’re saying

“The Dallas Mavericks are not moving to Las Vegas. There is no question in that. That is the answer, unequivocally. The Dallas Mavericks are the Dallas Mavericks and they will be in Dallas.”

— Patrick Dumont, Mavericks Owner (Dallas Morning News)

What’s next

The NBA is expected to hold a vote on expansion later this year, which could determine the future of the Mavericks' home in Dallas.

The takeaway

Dumont's promotion to lead Las Vegas Sands Corp. comes at a critical time for the NBA's expansion plans, reigniting speculation about the Mavericks potentially relocating to Las Vegas despite the owner's previous denials. The team's need to secure a new home by 2031 adds further pressure, making Dumont's new role a significant development in the franchise's future.