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NHL commissioner gets real about situation between Dallas Stars and Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks seem to be headed toward an exit from the American Airlines Center, a place they've called home since 20001, but their lease expires in 2031.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 29

Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts shares how Patrick Dumont told him about Luka Doncic trade, and his response

The behind-the-scenes of the infamous Luka Doncic trade remain mysterious, although Rick Welts shed some light on it. Before the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the Dallas Mavericks shocked the sporting world by trading young superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mavericks CEO reveals details of new arena, whether Stars will be involved

Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts has been very vocal about the plans for a new arena. It was essentially the sole reason he was brought in after his responsibilities for the Golden State Warriors' new arena, as well as his overall experience with the NBA, including his work for the NBA All-Star Weekend.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 28

Mavericks CEO reveals 1 intriguing element of potential new arena

The Dallas Mavericks currently play at the American Airlines Center. However, rumors of a new arena have swirled over the past few years. While many details remain to be seen, Mavericks CEO Rick Welts provided one intriguing element of a potential new arena on Wednesday while speaking at WSJ’s The Future of Everything event.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 28

Mavericks ticket sales bouncing back after Cooper Flagg luck, per CEO Welts

The Mavericks have already felt the return of never before felt fortune in drafting Flagg. The Dallas Mavericks’ unfathomable stroke of luck jumping 10 spots in the draft and the opportunity to select Cooper Flagg has been felt by the organization financially, according to team CEO Rick Welts.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / May 14

NBA Draft Lottery conspiracy theories don't make sense

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Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs.com / April 15

With a priority on transparency, Harrison, Welts tackle tough questions

If he had a mulligan, Nico Harrison would stick with his first shot. Of course the Mavericks’ general manager and president of basketball operations has heard the catcalls, the chants, howls from a relatively small percentage of Mavericks’ fans that still harbor traitorous feelings toward Harrison for the trading of Luka Doncic.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Mavericks CEO’s Unexpected Reaction to ‘Fire Nico’ Chants Revealed

The fallout in Dallas continues. Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts and GM Nico Harrison addressed the media on Tuesday in a private roundtable with select reporters—marking their latest effort to manage the fallout from the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / March 27

Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts addresses broken relationship with fans ‘unlike anything I’ve seen…’

The Dallas Mavericks betrayed their fanbase like no team has ever betrayed their fans before by trading Luka Doncic. In the late hours of February 1, the Dallas Mavericks shocked the world by trading franchise centerpiece and icon Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / March 26

Mavericks CEO makes bold statement regarding future of new arena during Mavs-Knicks

The Dallas Mavericks are in the process of figuring out their next home. Their lease at the American Airlines Center expires at the start of the 2030s, and it seems as if the Mavs are intending to build a new arena rather than staying at the AAC.

NBA News / Bleacher Report / March 25

Watch: Mavs CEO speaks on Luka trade

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / February 21

Dallas Mavericks held special meeting to address Luka Doncic trade, Rick Welts had message for upset staff

Dallas Mavericks CEO and owner Patrick Dumont’s special meeting with team staffers didn’t exactly go well. The Dallas Mavericks trading away Luka Doncic was in itself a bad move, but the behavior of the front office and leadership after the trade has been shocking.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 19

Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts Breaks Silence on Luka Doncic Trade

Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts has broken his silence on the Luka Doncic trade. Welts, 72, previously served as the Golden State Warriors President from 2011 to 2024 and a Mavericks Advisor beginning in 2024.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Luka Doncic Trade Earns Raw Reaction From Former Warriors CEO

Rick Welts has been involved in the NBA for 47 years, including a winning stint as the president of the Golden State Warriors. "I thought I'd seen everything in my 47 years in the NBA, but clearly this was different," Welts said.

Golden State Warriors News / Mavs.com / February 13

Rick Welts had a vision and proceeded to create NBA All-Star Weekend

SAN FRANCISCO – Because Rick Welts had a vision, the NBA All-Star Weekend has become the place to be on everyone’s sports calendar. Prior to 1984, on the weekend of the NBA All-Star game, there was no Rising Stars Challenge, no Slam Dunk contest, no Skills Challenge and certainly no Three-Point Contest.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / February 11

Dallas CEO Rick Welts reveals he told Mavericks to re-define organization by moving on from Mark Cuban

The Dallas Mavericks might want to be careful what they wish for. A new era began with the Dallas Mavericks in 2023, when Mark Cuban’s majority stake was bought out by the Adelson-Dumont consortium.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA Analysis Network / December 19

New Mavericks CEO Rick Welts makes admission on Golden State Warriors stadium, one call changed everything

Dallas Mavericks have onboarded former Golden State Warriors president Rick Welts as their new CEO of the organization. The NBA continues to grow in terms of franchises becoming more valuable than ever.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hardwood Heroics / December 19

Dallas Mavericks Boost Front Office with Hiring of 5-Time NBA Champion

The Dallas Mavericks want to return to the NBA Finals after a disappointing Finals performance against the Boston Celtics. While the players on the court are the primary agents who turn plans into reality, the people running the organization behind the scenes are just as important to the franchise’s success.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18