Mavs CEO Rick Welts says the team needs a new arena by the 2031-2032 season. Welts says the team is pursuing "every single possible option" to keep the Mavs in Dallas. The CEO also said the Luka Doncic trade showed him the emotional connection between the team and the fans.

Part of the reason that the Mavericks brought on Welts was his experience with the Golden State Warriors and the new Chase Center. He helped build up an environment around the new arena, something that Dallas wants to do. Mark Cuban sold the team, allegedly, because he doesn't know real estate as well as the new owners do.

Will Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford play against Orlando Magic? The Dallas Mavericks will be without Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford for the clash against Magic. Dereck h

The Dallas Mavericks (35-38) play an early Thursday night game on the road against the Orlando Magic (35-38). After winning back-to-back games for the first time since mid-February, the Mavericks were waxed by the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.

The Dallas Mavericks take the road to play the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. However, they will take the court without centers Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford.