What: 11th Annual Mavs Ball benefiting the Mavs Foundation

Where: Omni Dallas Hotel

The 411: The Dallas Mavericks hosted their 11th annual Mavs Ball on Thursday, March 19, welcoming about 500 guests for an evening of cocktails, dinner, and entertainment - all in support of the Mavs Foundation.

The foundations mission is to uplift women, families, and children across North Texas by providing grants to deserving local nonprofits.

Photo courtesy of Mavs Ball

Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and Max Christie with a lucky fan.

Emceed by award-winning sportscasters Dana Larson and Mark Followill, the night featured live and silent auctions with exclusive experiences, including NBA China Games 2026, as well as a high-wattage performance by Emerald City Band that kept the crowd on its feet.

By the end of the evening, the event had raised nearly $1.5 million, pushing the gala’s total impact to more than $14 million over its 11-year run.

Who: Mavs Foundation president Katie Edwards, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd; CEO Rick Welts; president Ethan Casson; and Mavericks legends Shawn Marion, Eduardo Nájera, Rolando Blackman, and Sam Perkins joined the 2025-26 team in attendance.