The Dallas Mavericks are looking at two sites for a new arena and entertainment complex as the team prepares for its first season with Cooper Flagg, the top pick in this year’s NBA draft.
Both locations are within Dallas city limits and the franchise is aiming to choose one by early 2026, Chief Executive Officer Rick Welts said in an interview. The Mavericks are planning a development of as much as 40 acres (16 hectares) with hotels, restaurants and public space as they plan their future after their lease at the American Airlines Center in Dallas expires in 2031.