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Mavericks Owners Sue Stars Owners in American Airlines Center Dispute
Mavericks allege Stars breached 1998 franchise agreement by relocating headquarters, blocking arena upgrades, and seek sole ownership of American Airlines Center operating company.
- Tuesday morning, the Dallas Mavericks filed suit against the Dallas Stars seeking court confirmation as sole owners of the American Airlines Center and a hearing within two weeks.
- The dispute stems from Dallas Sports Group alleging the Dallas Stars violated the 1998 franchise agreement by moving their headquarters to Frisco in 2003 and obstructing the $300 million renovation plan.
- Holding funds in escrow, the Dallas Mavericks have withheld the Dallas Stars' quarterly AAC proceeds for the past year and say they offered to pay $512,000 in blocked bonuses themselves.
- The City of Dallas has affirmed the contract breach, with city attorneys preparing a default notice and Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, Dallas City Manager, notifying Tom Gaglardi; the Dallas Stars filed a countersuit, while the Mavericks said play at AAC continues through the 2031 lease expiration.
- Both teams are exploring new venues while renovation work at American Airlines Center has been delayed, with a $300 million plan now postponed to the summer of 2026 under Rick Welts' leadership.
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Dallas Mavericks sue Dallas Stars over American Airlines Center control
The Dallas Mavericks have sued the Dallas Stars, claiming the Stars' move of their headquarters to Frisco breached a contract, allowing the Mavericks to claim sole ownership of the companies that run the jointly owned American Airlines Center.
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