History of Mark Cuban in Timeline
Mark Cuban is an accomplished American businessman, television personality, and investor. He is widely recognized as the former majority owner and current minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team and co-owner of 2929 Entertainment. Cuban gained further prominence as one of the main investors on the reality TV show Shark Tank from 2012 to 2025. His business acumen and investments have resulted in a substantial net worth, estimated by Forbes to be $6 billion as of May 2025.
1933: Securities Act
In February 2022, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media, impacting a lawsuit against Bitconnect.
July 31, 1958: Mark Cuban's Birth
On July 31, 1958, Mark Cuban was born. He is an American businessman, television personality, and owner of the Dallas Mavericks.
1981: Graduation from Kelley School of Business
In 1981, Mark Cuban graduated from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree in management.
1990: Sells MicroSolutions to CompuServe
In 1990, Mark Cuban sold MicroSolutions to CompuServe for $6 million, earning approximately $2 million after taxes.
1995: Joins Audionet
In 1995, Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner joined Audionet, combining their interest in college basketball and webcasting.
1996: Donation to Orrin Hatch
In 1996, Mark Cuban donated $6,000 to Republican Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah.
1998: Audionet Becomes Broadcast.com
In 1998, Audionet was renamed Broadcast.com.
1999: Broadcast.com Acquired by Yahoo!
In 1999, during the dot com boom, Broadcast.com was acquired by Yahoo! for $5.7 billion in Yahoo! stock, and the first live-streamed Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was launched.
January 4, 2000: Purchases Majority Stake in Dallas Mavericks
On January 4, 2000, Mark Cuban purchased a majority stake in the NBA's Dallas Mavericks for $285 million from H. Ross Perot Jr.
2002: Donation to Zoe Lofgren
In 2002, Mark Cuban donated $1,000 to Democratic California Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren.
September 24, 2003: Purchase of Landmark Theatres
On September 24, 2003, 2929 Entertainment purchased Landmark Theatres, a chain of 58 arthouse movie theaters.
2003: Cuban at WWE's Survivor Series
In 2003, Mark Cuban was involved in a staged altercation with Eric Bischoff and Randy Orton at WWE's Survivor Series.
June 2004: Alleged Insider Trading
In June 2004, a stock dilution occurred shortly after Mark Cuban's trade in Mamma.com shares. This hinted at inside knowledge at the time of the trade, and the SEC alleged Cuban was saved from a $750,000 loss. The SEC stated that Cuban ordered the sale of his holdings in Mamma.com after being confidentially approached by the company to participate in a transaction likely to dilute shares of current shareholders.
2005: Cuban expresses interest in buying the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins
In 2005, Mark Cuban expressed interest in buying the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins.
2005: Investment in Red Swoosh
In 2005, Mark Cuban invested $1.7 million in the file-sharing company Red Swoosh.
2005: Rebuffed on Pittsburgh Pirates Purchase
In 2005, Mark Cuban wanted to purchase his hometown Pittsburgh Pirates, but was rebuffed by then owner Kevin McClatchy.
April 2006: Announces Radio Talk Show on Sirius
In April 2006, Sirius Satellite Radio announced that Mark Cuban would host his own weekly radio talk show, Mark Cuban's Radio Maverick; however, the show never materialized.
June 30, 2006: Dirk Nowitzki's comments about Cuban
On June 30, 2006, Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki spoke about Mark Cuban in an interview.
July 2006: Finances Sharesleuth.com
In July 2006, Mark Cuban financed Sharesleuth.com, a website created to uncover fraud in publicly traded companies, experimenting with a new business model for online journalism.
2006: NBA Fines Cuban After Finals
Following the 2006 NBA Finals, Mark Cuban was fined $250,000 by the NBA for repeated misconduct after the Mavericks' loss to the Miami Heat in Game Five.
2006: Release of the Movie Bubble
In 2006, 2929 Entertainment released Bubble, a movie directed by Steven Soderbergh.
2006: Investment Group bid to acquire Penguins Rejected
In 2006, Mark Cuban joined an investment group with Dan Marino and others to acquire the Pittsburgh Penguins, but the franchise rejected their bid.
2006: Financed Redacted
In 2006, Mark Cuban through Magnolia Pictures financed Redacted, a film based on the 2006 Mahmudiyah killings.
2006: Mavericks Reach NBA Finals
In 2006, under Mark Cuban's ownership, the Dallas Mavericks reached the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Miami Heat.
2006: Comments on 2006 NBA Finals
In February 2007, Mark Cuban publicly criticized NBA Finals MVP Dwyane Wade and declared that he would get fined if he made any comments about what he thought really happened in the 2006 NBA Finals.
April 2007: Publishes First Children's Book
In April 2007, Mark Cuban published his first children's book, Let's Go, Mavs!.
September 12, 2007: Talks with WWE about MMA company
On September 12, 2007, Mark Cuban said he was in talks with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon to create a mixed martial arts company to compete with UFC. He is now a bondholder of Zuffa.
September 2007: Removal of Photos from Redacted
In September 2007, Mark Cuban, as owner of Magnolia Pictures, removed disturbing photographs from the film Redacted due to copyright issues.
October 13, 2007: HDNet Fights Premiere
On October 13, 2007, Mark Cuban's mixed martial arts promotion "HDNet Fights" premiered on HDNet, featuring fights headlined by Erik Paulson and Jeff Ford.
2007: Red Swoosh Acquired by Akamai
In 2007, Red Swoosh, in which Mark Cuban invested, was acquired by Akamai for $19 million.
February 8, 2008: Support for Bloomberg Draft Movement
On February 8, 2008, Mark Cuban voiced his support for the draft Bloomberg movement on his blog, attempting to convince New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to run in the U.S. presidential election.
October 2008: Starts Bailoutsleuth.com
In October 2008, Mark Cuban started Bailoutsleuth.com as an online portal for oversight over the U.S. government's $700 billion financial bailout.
2008: Cuban bids for Chicago Cubs
In 2008, Mark Cuban submitted an initial bid of $1.3 billion to buy the Chicago Cubs and was invited to participate in a second round of bidding.
January 2009: Cuban not selected in Chicago Cubs bidding
In January 2009, Mark Cuban was not selected to participate in the final bidding process for the Chicago Cubs franchise, despite submitting an initial bid in 2008.
January 16, 2009: Fine for Yelling at J.R. Smith
On January 16, 2009, the NBA fined Mark Cuban $25,000 for yelling at Denver Nuggets player J. R. Smith during a Mavericks-Nuggets game on January 13. Cuban offered to match the fine with a donation to a charity of Smith's choosing or, failing that, to the NHL Players' Association Goals and Dreams Fund in the names of Todd Bertuzzi and Steve Moore.
May 2009: Controversial Comments About the Denver Nuggets
In May 2009, Mark Cuban referred to the Denver Nuggets as "thugs" after a loss in game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. He also made a comment towards Kenyon Martin's mother. Although controversial, the league did not fine him.
December 7, 2009: Cuban guest hosts Raw
On December 7, 2009, Mark Cuban acted as the guest host of Raw, getting revenge on Randy Orton by being the guest referee and giving Kofi Kingston a fast count victory. He was later slammed through a table by Sheamus.
2009: Uber Investment Opportunity
In 2009, Travis Kalanick approached Mark Cuban to invest in Uber, but they could not reach an agreement.
2009: Panelist at MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
Since 2009, Mark Cuban has been a panelist at the annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference.
April 2010: Cuban Loans Money to UFL
In April 2010, Mark Cuban loaned the newly formed United Football League (UFL) $5 million.
May 2010: Lawsuit Filed by H. Ross Perot Jr.
In May 2010, H. Ross Perot Jr. filed a lawsuit against Mark Cuban, alleging the Dallas Mavericks franchise was insolvent.
May 22, 2010: Fine for LeBron James Comments
On May 22, 2010, Mark Cuban was fined $100,000 for comments he made during a television interview about trying to sign LeBron James.
June 2010: Cuban Responds to Lawsuit
In June 2010, Mark Cuban responded to the lawsuit filed by H. Ross Perot Jr., maintaining that Perot was wrongly seeking money.
August 2010: Cuban bids for Texas Rangers
In August 2010, Mark Cuban actively bid to buy the Texas Rangers with Jeffrey L. Beck, stopping after bids totaling almost $600 million, outbidding a group led by Nolan Ryan but ultimately losing the deal.
September 2010: Venture Capital to Motionloft
In September 2010, Mark Cuban provided venture capital to Motionloft, a store-front analytics company.
October 6, 2010: Deadline for UFL Loan Repayment
October 6, 2010, was the deadline for the United Football League (UFL) to repay the $5 million loan from Mark Cuban.
January 2011: Cuban Sues UFL for Unpaid Loan
In January 2011, Mark Cuban filed a federal lawsuit against the UFL for their failure to repay the $5 million loan by the October 6, 2010 deadline.
April 2011: Magnolia Pictures and Landmark Theatres Put Up for Sale
In April 2011, Mark Cuban put Magnolia Pictures and Landmark Theatres up for sale.
November 2011: Cuban comments on Dodgers franchise value
In November 2011, Mark Cuban said he was not interested in buying the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise at $1 billion, stating, "I don't think the Dodgers franchise is worth twice what the Rangers are worth."
November 2011: Publishes E-book
In November 2011, Mark Cuban wrote a 30,000-word e-book, How to Win at the Sport of Business: If I Can Do It, You Can Do It.
2011: Interest in New York Mets Ownership
In 2011, Mark Cuban expressed interest in becoming a minority owner of the New York Mets after owner Fred Wilpon announced plans to sell up to a 25% stake in the team.
2011: Dallas Mavericks Win NBA Championship
In 2011, as owner, Mark Cuban saw the Dallas Mavericks win the NBA Championship.
2011: Lawsuit Dismissed
In 2011, the lawsuit filed by H. Ross Perot Jr. against Mark Cuban was dismissed, partly due to the Mavericks' victory in the 2011 NBA Finals.
January 2012: Cuban Eliminated from Dodgers Bidding
In January 2012, Mark Cuban placed an initial bid for the Los Angeles Dodgers but was eliminated before the second round of bidding. He felt the value of the Dodgers' TV rights deal drove the price of the franchise too high.
November 2012: Cuban's Head-Shaving Challenge to Trump
In November 2012, Mark Cuban offered Donald Trump $1 million to a charity of Trump's choosing if Trump shaved his head, in response to Trump's offer to Obama for releasing documents.
December 19, 2012: Donation to Electronic Frontier Foundation
On December 19, 2012, Mark Cuban donated $250,000 to the Electronic Frontier Foundation to support its work on patent reform, funding a staff attorney position.
November 2013: Questions Regarding Motionloft Acquisition
In November 2013, Mark Cuban faced questions about the representation of a pending acquisition of Motionloft.
December 1, 2013: Motionloft CEO Terminated
On December 1, 2013, Jon Mills was terminated as CEO of Motionloft by stockholders.
January 18, 2014: Fine for Inappropriate Language Towards Referees
On January 18, 2014, Mark Cuban was fined $100,000 for confronting referees and using inappropriate language. He agreed to match the fine with a donation to charity if he reached two million followers on his Twitter account.
February 2014: Arrest of Jon Mills
In February 2014, Jon Mills, former CEO of Motionloft, was arrested by the FBI and charged with wire fraud.
March 2014: Criticism of High-Frequency Trading
In March 2014, Mark Cuban criticized high-frequency trading (HFT) on CNBC, arguing that it is equivalent to automated insider trading.
2014: Dismissal Affirmed
In 2014, the 5th Circuit Court affirmed the decision to dismiss the lawsuit filed by H. Ross Perot Jr. against Mark Cuban.
February 2015: Comments on Net Neutrality
At the Code/Media conference in February 2015, Mark Cuban expressed his concerns about the FCC overseeing the Internet.
June 2015: $5 Million Donation to Indiana University
In June 2015, Mark Cuban donated $5 million to Indiana University Bloomington for the "Mark Cuban Center for Sports Media and Technology", which was built inside Assembly Hall.
June 2015: Investment in Unikrn
In June 2015, Mark Cuban invested in the esports betting platform Unikrn.
September 2015: Cuban talks about running for president
In September 2015, Mark Cuban stated in an interview that running for president was "a fun idea to toss around", adding he could beat Trump and Clinton in the 2016 election, but he later clarified he had no intention to do so.
October 2015: Cuban Jokes About Running for Speaker
In October 2015, Mark Cuban posted on Twitter, "Maybe I'll run for Speaker of the House," during a period when there was no clear front-runner to replace John Boehner.
February 2016: Purchase of PFL Stake
In February 2016, Mark Cuban purchased a principal ownership stake in the Professional Futsal League.
May 2016: Cuban open to being Clinton's running mate
In May 2016, Mark Cuban told Meet the Press that he would be open to being Clinton's running mate, while also saying he would consider being Trump's running mate after a meeting.
July 21, 2016: Cuban mocks Trump on The Late Show
On July 21, 2016, Mark Cuban appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and mocked Donald Trump, referencing his companies' bankruptcies and the failed Trump University.
July 30, 2016: Cuban endorses Hillary Clinton
On July 30, 2016, Mark Cuban formally endorsed Hillary Clinton for president at a rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and criticized Donald Trump.
September 2016: Criticism of Trump's Tax Comments
In September 2016, Mark Cuban criticized Donald Trump's characterization that paying the minimum required taxes 'is smart' and for not paying back into the system that allowed him to amass such wealth.
September 2016: Cuban positions himself to support Clinton
In a September 2016 interview with NPR, Mark Cuban positioned himself to support Hillary Clinton, suggesting the best strategy to beat Trump was to attack his insecurities, and calling Trump the least qualified to be president.
November 22, 2016: Cuban meets with Steve Bannon
On November 22, 2016, Mark Cuban met with then President-elect Trump's key advisor Steve Bannon.
2016: Cuban talks about running for president
In 2016, Mark Cuban stated in an interview that running for president was "a fun idea to toss around", adding he could beat Trump and Clinton in the 2016 election, but he later clarified he had no intention to do so.
October 2017: Presidential Run Considerations
In October 2017, Mark Cuban said he would "definitely" run for president if he was single. He also mentioned that if he ran for president in 2020, it would be as a Republican, describing himself as "socially a centrist ... but very fiscally conservative".
February 21, 2018: $600,000 Fine for "Tanking" Statement
On February 21, 2018, Mark Cuban was fined $600,000 by the NBA for stating that the Dallas Mavericks should "tank for the rest of the season." Commissioner Adam Silver stated the fine was "for public statements detrimental to the NBA."
March 6, 2018: Reported Allegations of Sexual Groping
On March 6, 2018, Willamette Week reported on an alleged April 2011 incident where a woman claimed Mark Cuban sexually groped her at a Portland bar. Cuban denied the allegations, and the District Attorney's office declined to prosecute due to a lack of concrete evidence. The NBA announced they would review the matter.
March 8, 2018: NBA Review of Allegations
On March 8, 2018, the NBA announced it was reviewing the alleged April 2011 incident where Mark Cuban was accused of sexual groping.
2019: Acquires Stake in Veldskoen Shoes
In 2019, Mark Cuban, along with Ashton Kutcher and others, acquired a 50% stake in Veldskoen Shoes' United States business.
March 6, 2020: $500,000 fine for criticizing NBA officiating
On March 6, 2020, Mark Cuban was fined $500,000 by the NBA for "public criticism and detrimental conduct regarding NBA officiating", according to the league.
May 2020: Support for Joe Biden
During an appearance on Hannity in May 2020, Mark Cuban voiced his support for former Vice President Joe Biden in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
June 2020: Considered Running for President
In a June 2020 interview with CNN, Mark Cuban revealed he had seriously considered running for president that year as an independent candidate and commissioned a national poll.
2020: Assistance to Delonte West
In 2020, Mark Cuban assisted former NBA player Delonte West by picking him up from a gas station in Dallas, paying for a hotel room, and covering his treatment at a drug rehabilitation center.
2020: Support for National Anthem Movement
In late 2020, Mark Cuban began supporting the movement of not playing the National Anthem at Dallas Mavericks games, in order to "respect those whose believed the anthem did not represent them."
February 2, 2021: Cuban's AMA on WallStreetBets
On February 2, 2021, Mark Cuban joined Reddit's WallStreetBets "Ask Me Anything" forum, fielding questions related to the GameStop short squeeze and discussing related policy changes.
March 4, 2021: Mavericks to accept Dogecoin
On March 4, 2021, Mark Cuban announced that the Dallas Mavericks would begin accepting Dogecoin as payment for team merchandise and tickets to games.
2021: Invests in Dogecoin
In 2021, Mark Cuban invested in Dogecoin and started accepting it as payment for Dallas Mavericks merchandise and tickets.
2021: Investments in Injective Protocol and Purchase of Mustang, Texas
In 2021, Mark Cuban invested in Injective Protocol and also purchased the entire town of Mustang, Texas.
January 2022: Launches Cost Plus Drugs
In January 2022, Mark Cuban launched Cost Plus Drugs, aiming to lower generic drug prices for consumers in the U.S.
February 2022: Court Ruling on Social Media Solicitation
In February 2022, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media, impacting a lawsuit against Bitconnect.
July 2022: Voyager Digital Files for Bankruptcy
In July 2022, Voyager Digital filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
September 2023: Cryptocurrency Wallet Drained by Scammers
In September 2023, Mark Cuban's MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet was drained by scammers, resulting in a loss of about $870,000 worth of tokens.
November 28, 2023: Cuban selling share in Dallas Mavericks
On November 28, 2023, it was reported that Mark Cuban was in the process of selling his share in the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson.
December 27, 2023: NBA approves sale of Mavericks stake
On December 27, 2023, the NBA approved the sale of a controlling 73% interest in the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson, Sivan, and Patrick Dumont, from which Cuban earned an estimated $3.5 billion.
October 2024: Cuban on Campaign Trail with Harris
In October 2024, Mark Cuban joined Kamala Harris on the campaign trail for the 2024 election, first appearing with her in Wisconsin on October 17. He criticized Donald Trump's tariff policies, warning they would drive up prices.
October 2024: Cuban Recalls Trump Administration Offer
In October 2024, Mark Cuban stated on the All-In Podcast that Donald Trump had reached out to him for a position during his administration.
2024: Cuban endorses Kamala Harris for president
In 2024, Mark Cuban endorsed Kamala Harris for president, describing her as the only candidate in "founder mode" and launching "Business Leaders for Harris", and expressed interest in serving as the head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) if Harris were elected.
2024: Inclusion in Time 100 Most Influential People
In 2024, Mark Cuban was included in the Time 100 Most Influential People 2024.
May 2025: Net Worth Estimated by Forbes
As of May 2025, Forbes estimated Mark Cuban's net worth to be US$6 billion.
Mentioned in this timeline
Basketball is a team sport played on a rectangular court...
LeBron James nicknamed King James is an American professional basketball...
Donald John Trump is an American politician media personality and...
Uber Technologies Inc is a multinational transportation company headquartered in...
World Wrestling Entertainment WWE is a prominent American professional wrestling...
WWE Raw a professional wrestling television program by WWE airs...
Trending
1 hour ago Axar Patel's Promotion Sparks Debate After India's Loss Against Australia in ODI.
1 hour ago Lorde Discusses UltraSound Tour, Arena Shows, and Onstage Chest Taping with Fans.
1 hour ago Sofia Kenin faces Wakana Sonobe in the 2025 Toray Pan Pacific Open.
1 hour ago [TO_BE_ADDED_BY_AI]
1 hour ago Kendall Jenner and Mary-Kate Olsen spotted at a rare dinner outing in LA.
1 hour ago Elizabeth Olsen Open to Scarlet Witch Return, Prefers Theatrical Movie Releases.
Popular
George Soros is a Hungarian-American investor and philanthropist with a...
XXXTentacion born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy was a controversial yet...
Charlie Kirk is an American right-wing political activist entrepreneur and...
Paula White-Cain is a prominent American televangelist and key figure...
Bernie Sanders is a prominent American politician currently serving as...
Chuck Schumer is the senior United States Senator from New...