Mark Cuban says he’d run the Mavericks’ sale differently—open it to more bidders—and isn’t ashamed of selling, only the process. Since then Dallas churned leadership: Welts as CEO, Casson as president, with Dumont in the loop and Harrison’s access noted as uneven. On the court, Cooper Flagg’s upside and Dereck Lively II’s shooting potential loom, while Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving surface as new anchors in a franchise keening for a fresh identity. Training camp in Vancouver leads into a home opener vs San Antonio, as the team recalibrates around a post-Doncic era.

Offseason chatter centers on Doncic’s status, the reshaped front office, and a youth-forward core that also includes Lively II and Flagg. Cuban’s optimism hinges on longevity and winning to win back fans, while the roster looks to space the floor and accelerate development. The narrative blends business upheaval with a basketball roadmap aimed at rebuilding DAL’s championship trajectory.