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Mark Cuban said he regrets selling the Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson family, recounts reaction to the Luka Doncic trade in podcast interview
By Steven Rosenbaum at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban admitted that he regrets selling the team to its new owners.In comments made on the "Intersections" podcast released Monday night, Cuban said that selling the team was the right decision for him at the time, but he "made a lot of mistakes in the p...
Key takeaway Cuban retained a minority stake in the team, but Patrick Dumont, Adelson's son-in-law, took over as the team's governor.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The fallout from the Luka Doncic trade continues to reverberate in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with Mark Cuban's recent comments reigniting debate among local fans. As the former majority owner of the Mavericks, Cuban's regrets over selling the team to the Adelson family are likely to resonate with many in the community who still feel a sense of loss over the departure of the team's superstar guard. The trade has had a tangible impact on the local sports landscape, with many fans expressing disappointment and disillusionment with the new ownership group's decision-making. As the Mavericks move forward under new leadership, it will be worth watching how the team's performance on the court affects attendance and engagement at home games in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With Cuban still holding a minority stake in the team, his comments may also signal a larger power struggle behind the scenes, one that could have significant implications for the team's future in the region.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban admitted that he regrets selling the team to its new owners.In comments made on the "Intersections" podcast released Monday night, Cuban said that selling the team was the right decision for him at the time, but he "made a lot of mistakes in the p...
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