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Mavericks Choose Valley View Mall Site for New Arena

The choice is driven by a 2031 construction deadline, but major financing, zoning and council approvals remain unsettled.

Dec 25, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; A general view of the unveiling of a statue by sculptor Omri Amrany honoring the playing career of former Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers American Airlines Center . Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • The Mavericks announced this week that they prefer the former Valley View Mall site in Far North Dallas for a mixed-use arena and entertainment district.
  • Team leaders said the site offered more buildable land and faster highway access, which they need to meet a target to open by the 2031 season.
  • The franchise confirmed it currently does not plan to include a casino at the site, noting Texas law prohibits casino gambling.
  • Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki said he has not been part of front-office decisions and has no information about the fate of his statue or Nowitzki Way.
  • The project still needs detailed financing plans, zoning changes and city council votes, and city leaders have voiced mixed views about effects on Downtown and local neighborhoods.