FILE - In this May 26, 2009 file photo, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, center, walks out of his federal hearing accompanied by members of his legal team at the Earle Cabell Federal Courthouse in Dallas. A federal judge on Friday, July 17, 2009 dismissed an insider trading lawsuit against Cuban. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

FILE - In this May 26, 2009 file photo, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, center, walks out of his federal hearing accompanied by members of his legal team at the Earle Cabell Federal Courthouse in Dallas. A federal judge on Friday, July 17, 2009 dismissed an insider trading lawsuit against Cuban.

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  1. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells to an official during the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 111-95.

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  1. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells to an official during the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 111-95.
  2. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells from behind the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Milwaukee.
  3. Dallas Mavericks team owner Mark Cuban watches his team warm-up before the start of their NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Auburn Hills, Michigan November 15, 2009.
  4. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban (top R) watches the replay during their game with the Houston Rockets as official Phil Robinson holds the ball during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas November 10, 2009.
  5. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban celebrates during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Dallas on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. Dallas won 121-103.
  6. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban celebrates during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Dallas on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. Dallas won 121-103.
  7. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wears a disguise after their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Mavericks won 93-84.
  8. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban celebrates during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Mavericks won 93-84.
  9. Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20), of France, and Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton, right, scramble on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  10. Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20) of France and Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton, right, scramble on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of an preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  11. Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20), of France, and Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton, right, scramble on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  12. Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany, and guard Jason Kidd, right, defend against Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass (30) as he looks for a shot in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. Bass scored seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lift the Magic to a 110-105 victory over the Mavericks in the preseason opener for both teams on Monday night.
  13. Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier (25) defends against a shot by Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.
  14. Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2) dribbles up court away from Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.
  15. Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, drives to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.
  16. Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, from left, Quinton Ross and Shawn Marion, right, look on in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.

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