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Former Timberwolves executive reportedly named president of Mavericks

Originally posted on Minnesota Timberwolves on SI
By Tony Liebert | Last updated Jul 29, 2025 11:43 AM ET

Ethan Casson was the Timberwolves and Lynx CEO for nine years before stepping down following the sale of both franchises this year. He has since been named the president of the Dallas Mavericks, according to a post on X from The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski on Tuesday.

NEWS: Former Minnesota Timberwolves/Lynx CEO Ethan Casson has been named president of the Dallas Mavericks. Casson will report to Mavs CEO Rick Welts. Casson left the Wolves/Lynx in June after 9 years leading the business operations.
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) July 29, 2025

Casson played a large part in the renovation of the Target Center during the early parts of his Wolves tenure in 2016. He oversaw the day-to-day business operations and strategic planning for the organization, but he'll now report to Mavs CEO Rick Welts, according to Krawczynski's post.

Following last season's shocking trade of Luka Doncic, the Mavericks have had a tumultuous few months. Casson will now help lead them into an exciting new era with No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis.

Minnesota lost its CEO and COO when Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore were officially named majority owners this summer. There are currently no reports indicating who they will target as Casson and former COO Ryan Tanke's replacements.