Dallas Mavericks former owner Mark Cuban is open to buying a minority stake in the Dallas Cowboys, according to the Dallas Morning News, after Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stated he would be receptive to selling a piece of the franchise to him. The discussion follows recent comments from Cowboys executive Stephen Jones regarding a potential minority sale.
Jerry Jones and Mark Cuban Address Potential Cowboys Stake
The prospect of a partnership emerged after remarks from Cowboys executive Stephen Jones about exploring a minority stake sale in the NFL franchise. According to the Dallas Morning News, Mark Cuban stated he would be “open to” acquiring a slice of the team. Jerry Jones responded with strong praise for his fellow Dallas sports figure.
“That’s exactly why if you’re me, you would be open to that is because of the man,” Jerry Jones told the Dallas Morning News. “I have all the respect in the world for him and I know what he did for the Mavericks and what he’s done for basketball.” Jones added that Cuban brings valuable financial streams and a high-quality reputation to an organization.
Private Equity and NFL Ownership Rules
When asked about how a purchase might be structured, Cuban told the Dallas Morning News that his Harbinger fund “would be open to it.” However, regulatory hurdles remain significant. The Harbinger fund is not currently among the private-equity funds approved by the NFL to buy slices of league franchises. Furthermore, according to reporting on the discussions, Jerry Jones may prefer Cuban as an individual partner rather than involving a private-equity fund.
Did You Know? In 2014, Mark Cuban publicly predicted that the NFL was ten years away from implosion, famously warning that “pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered.” Jerry Jones later offered a counter-metaphor regarding the league’s continuous financial growth: “When the ducks quack, feed ’em.”
Franchise Valuations and Changing Perspectives
Since Cuban issued his 2014 warning about the league’s trajectory, NFL franchise values have exploded with no end in sight. The massive economic expansion of professional football has reshaped ownership landscapes across sports. By expressing openness to buying a stake in the Cowboys, Cuban appears to have adopted a pragmatic approach to the league’s enduring financial dominance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mark Cuban buying the Dallas Cowboys?
No. Mark Cuban stated he is “open to” buying a piece of the Cowboys, and Jerry Jones said he is open to selling a stake to him, but no deal has been finalized.
Can Mark Cuban’s Harbinger fund buy an NFL team?
No. The Harbinger fund is not currently on the list of private-equity funds approved by the NFL to purchase ownership stakes in league franchises.
What did Mark Cuban previously say about the NFL?
In 2014, Cuban predicted that the NFL was ten years away from implosion, stating that “pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered.”
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