For the first time since the Luka Doncic trade, Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont has finally spoken publicly. The executive wanted to make sure everyone around knew that despite the rumors of the franchise relocating to Las Vegas, where most of his family is based, they are staying put in Dallas.

For 13 months, other than within high-level Mavericks meetings, few in Dallas have heard this side of Patrick Dumont. Dumont’s comments in an interview with The Dallas Morning News are his first since the Mavericks eight days ago shocked the basketball world by sending Luka Doncic,

The Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont slammed rumors that the team would be moving to Las Vegas down the line.