Welts’ arrival in Dallas could accelerate the timetable for a new arena because one of his many achievements in 46 years as an NBA executive was overseeing the development, construction and 2019 opening of San Francisco’s $1.4 billion Chase Center.

Hosted by Jeff Flake, the former ambassador to Turkey, who represented Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, Cuban also touched on his candid views about politics, at times criticizing both parties — despite opposing President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

Don’t expect to see Mark Cuban’s name on the presidential ballot in 2028. The former Mavericks majority owner gave a simple answer when asked about his political future over the weekend at the Principles First summit. Cuban was listed among various speakers for the three-day-long convention at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C.

The energy in Crypto.com Arena was palpable on Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Dallas Mavericks, marking Luka Doncic's first game against