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re: New Mavs owners officially demanding a new arena
Posted on 3/26/25 at 4:02 pm to GeorgeReymond
Posted on 3/26/25 at 4:02 pm to GeorgeReymond
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They bought the land at 114/183 in Irving that used to be Texas Stadium. The rumor is that they are trying to help get legislation to make gambling legal in Texas and they could build a casino/arena/destination there. However they’re under so much scrutiny after the Luka trade, they’re saying no, not trying to move to Vegas… not trying to move out of Dallas proper, but do want to build a new entertainment district and arena and that’s why they hired the new CEO that took over after Cynt Marshall retired because he was in charge of San Fran’s new arena. Eta: this is was sent to me from one of my well connected Dallas friends.
This is all public information. You aren’t sharing anything everyone doesn’t already know
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This post was edited on 3/26/25 at 4:04 pm
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Posted on 3/26/25 at 4:08 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
I freaking hate the way pro sports does its business. It always fricks the fans and those people that don’t give a shite about pro sports but have to foot the bill.
Posted on 3/26/25 at 4:23 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
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feel there was a less complicated way to own a franchise in Vegas than this
Vegas is getting expansion, they already know who the owners will be, and it’s not them
Posted on 3/26/25 at 4:27 pm to chalmetteowl
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Vegas is getting expansion, they already know who the owners will be, and it’s not them
Then they’re not gonna get approved to move there if true
Posted on 3/26/25 at 4:29 pm to Dr RC
Let them move and then Dallas can have the pelicans
This post was edited on 3/26/25 at 4:30 pm
Posted on 3/26/25 at 4:39 pm to Lsuhoohoo
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I bet the life span of a professional sports venue would miraculously be a lot longer than 30 years if the multi billion dollar businesses occupying them had to build it themselves.
For sure. And I don’t think tanking the team as they recently have done will help them pass tax bills needed for a new stadium. The public is pretty fed up with the Mavs.
Posted on 3/26/25 at 4:44 pm to JetsetNuggs
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That conspiracy to trade Luka and tank the org for a new arena doesn't look that crazy
The conspiracy was they wanted an arena and a casino or they were going to try to move the team I thought?
Posted on 3/26/25 at 4:48 pm to Dr RC
They really are wanting to move the team to Vegas
Posted on 3/26/25 at 4:48 pm to Dr RC
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CEO Rick Welts says the team will need a new arena soon.
Rick Welts is from the west coast, in his 70’s, was semi-retired, and had a cushy part-time job with the Warriors.
He is also credited with navigating all the political and sponsorship land mines by getting a new arena built in San Francisco and moving the Warriors from Oakland.
As a result, the Warriors valuation has nearly tripled since 2018 largely due to the new arena. Welts moved to Dallas for one reason…. to get a new arena built before their current lease ends in 2031.
Posted on 3/26/25 at 4:56 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
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I’m sure they will be met with open arms for public funding. I thought American Airlines was pretty nice when I was last there but it’s been a few years. I guess that isn’t really relevant though
its 25 years old, 13th youngest in the NBA right now.
Also has been updated, so in reality...it doesn't need a new arena. they really are pushing their agenda.
Posted on 3/26/25 at 5:06 pm to Granola
Vegas baby despite being in one of best markets
Posted on 3/26/25 at 5:37 pm to Dr RC
OKC is building a new arena. Construction starts in July (tear down the building where it goes, not existing arena). Should be ready by 28 season.
Current one was originally built to entice hockey, ended up borrowing Hornets then got Seattle team. Not sure what will happen to it, likely waiting for a developer to buy land and raze, build something tall.
So if Mavs move OKC is primed to take some Dallas fans (just kidding for you die hards).
But if Mavs did move that leaves a hole in big TV market. What a mess down there.
Current one was originally built to entice hockey, ended up borrowing Hornets then got Seattle team. Not sure what will happen to it, likely waiting for a developer to buy land and raze, build something tall.
So if Mavs move OKC is primed to take some Dallas fans (just kidding for you die hards).
But if Mavs did move that leaves a hole in big TV market. What a mess down there.
Posted on 3/26/25 at 5:40 pm to GeauxTigers123
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For sure. And I don’t think tanking the team as they recently have done will help them pass tax bills needed for a new stadium. The public is pretty fed up with the Mavs.
Unless thats their plan all along. They had to know gambling would fail. By gutting team and shipping off their future they know city won’t support new stadium. Convenient.
Posted on 3/26/25 at 6:04 pm to Dr RC
What could possibly be wrong with the American Airlines Center?
Posted on 3/26/25 at 6:08 pm to Dr RC
They can build a new stadium whenever they want, all they gotta do is pay whatever it costs.
If they are gonna charge $14 a beer the taxpayers shouldn't be subsidizing their arena
If they are gonna charge $14 a beer the taxpayers shouldn't be subsidizing their arena
Posted on 3/26/25 at 6:08 pm to OWLFAN86
Cal is being a jackass. Just let Hannah run the show.
Posted on 3/26/25 at 6:11 pm to Dr RC
Well, the Mavs have plenty of time to save money for a new arena. That is what the local area should tell them.
Posted on 3/26/25 at 6:13 pm to Granola
New stadiums should only be allowed once every 100 years.
Posted on 3/26/25 at 6:59 pm to Dr RC
I’m sure the area is lining up to get them funding after the Doncic disaster. It’s almost like they don’t want to be in Dallas anymore…hmmm
This post was edited on 3/26/25 at 7:11 pm
Posted on 3/26/25 at 7:06 pm to Dr RC
Words cannot express the absolute disaster that the Mavs franchise has gotten themselves into here in the last 2 months. It is either intentional or the worst leadership of an organization in the history of professional sports. It is either one or the other. Or maybe both.
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