Coverage dated October 28, 2026

Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts to retire, Ethan Casson named successor

Headline from FOX 4 Dallas

Dallas Mavericks Chief Executive Officer Rick Welts will retire at the end of the year. Current team President Ethan Casson will take over the CEO role starting in 2027.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Mavericks CEO Welts retiring after two years on job, arena plans remain in flux (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Jun 1, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts (left) talks with Dallas Wings CEO Greg Bibb (right) during the game between the Dallas Wings and the Seattle Storm at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

  2. FOX 4 Dallas

    Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts to retire, Ethan Casson named successor (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    Dallas Mavericks Chief Executive Officer Rick Welts will retire at the end of the year. Current team President Ethan Casson will take over the CEO role starting in 2027.

  3. Dallas Voice

    Mavs out CEO to retire (opens Dallas Voice)

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    Rick Welts, 73, the out CEO of the Dallas Mavericks will retire on Dec. 31, the team announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Mavs president Ethan Casson will succeed him. Welts has been CEO since 2024 when he agreed to serve in the position for two years. His impact on the team may be best remembered […]