Mavericks and Stars Plan to Leave Downtown Dallas
Key Questions
Where are the Mavericks and Stars planning to move?
The Mavs will relocate to Valley View Mall and the Stars to Plano, with a 2031 target opening.
What is Mark Cuban doing regarding the arena deal?
Cuban has gone to court demanding records on the Valley View deal and bought a stake in the Athletics, signaling his pivot from the Mavericks.
Who was hired to manage the Valley View project?
Legends Global was hired as project manager for premium sales and construction oversight.
How has the mayor responded to the move?
Mayor Eric Johnson has pushed back against the downtown exit.
What legal tension exists around the arena?
Cuban's court action and diminished influence add tension, as he claims the pivot was not his choice.
What recent step forward was confirmed?
A D Magazine article notes significant progress on the Valley View site.
When is the new arena expected to open?
The project targets a 2031 opening at the Valley View Mall location.
How does Cuban's Athletics stake affect Mavericks ownership dynamics?
It reinforces his reduced role and pivot away from the team following the sale.
Official announcement confirms Mavs to Valley View Mall, Stars to Plano. Mayor Eric Johnson pushes back. Mark Cuban escalated feud by going to court demanding records on the Valley View deal. Legends Global hired as project manager for Valley View site, targeting 2031 opening. Mark Cuban admitted his pivot from the Mavs 'was not my choice,' confirming his diminished influence and near-zero communication with Ujiri/Dumont. Cuban's legal battle with Dumont adds tension; a hearing is now set, escalating the conflict. A new article provides deep historical context on Cuban-Dumont ownership rifts, connecting to the 1996 Perot-McDavid debacle.