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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Vinay Patel

Mavericks Owner Patrick Dumont Accused of Breaking Handshake Deal Before Luka Dončić Trade

Mark Cuban has launched a courtroom battle against Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont, claiming a broken handshake deal shattered their multi-billion-dollar partnership (Credit: YouTube screenshot / The Real Estate Council)

A multi-billion-dollar handshake has apparently crumbled into a high-stakes courtroom battle in Texas. The former principal owner of a prominent basketball franchise is taking legal action against his successor, claiming he has been completely locked out of major business expansion plans.

While the team prepares for a major relocation, the sudden legal rift threatens to expose deep dysfunction at the very top of the organisation.

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