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Mavericks hire Ethan Casson in new role as president under CEO Rick Welts
DALLAS, TEXAS, JUL 29 – Ethan Casson will manage daily business operations allowing CEO Rick Welts to focus on building a new arena, with the team aiming to open it by 2031, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks appointed Ethan Casson president of business operations, reporting to CEO Rick Welts so Welts can focus on strategic initiatives including a new arena.
- Seven months after returning from retirement, Rick Welts engaged Ethan Casson to free up strategic capacity, following Cynt Marshall’s departure amid a scandal.
- On June 20, Casson most recently served as CEO of the Timberwolves, Lynx, and Iowa Wolves, stepping down after nine years leading the Timberwolves.
- Dumont highlighted that adding Casson demonstrates the Mavericks’ focus on building an elite organization, aiming to advance their championship vision.
- Welts said the Mavericks plan to go solo with a new arena, but no timeline or site selection details are provided.
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Mavericks hire Ethan Casson in new role as president under CEO Rick Welts
The Dallas Mavericks have hired Ethan Casson in a new role as president, giving CEO Rick Welts someone to handle daily operations on the business side while he focuses on the franchise’s plans for a new arena.
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