The Joe Pomp Show Could Mark Cuban Really Buy Back the Mavericks?
Feb 12, 2026
The show digs into a possible Mark Cuban move to repurchase the Dallas Mavericks and why a quick resale feels unlikely. It explores Miriam Adelson's land buys and multi-million dollar campaign to legalize Texas casino gambling. The political and zoning hurdles, timing pressures around a new arena, and creative deal structures that could split team control from real estate are all highlighted.
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Buy-Back Rumors And Suspicious Timing
- Mark Stein reported a Dallas investor group may partner with Mark Cuban to repurchase the Mavericks from Patrick Dumont and the Adelson family.
- Joe Pompliano notes timing and denials make the report feel intentionally placed in the market.
Mavericks Purchase Was A Strategic Play
- Miriam Adelson bought the Mavericks as a strategic asset tied to Las Vegas Sands' post-casino business strategy.
- Joe Pompliano emphasizes the acquisition aimed to anchor an entertainment district and further Sheldon's long-term goal of legalizing Texas gambling.
Land Buy Preceded Team Sale
- Las Vegas Sands bought over 250 acres in Irving months before the Mavericks sale, including a 100-acre plot near the old Texas Stadium.
- Joe Pompliano argues they acquired land first because the franchise only mattered if they controlled the development site.