The Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Cowboys are working together to try and lure the 2010 NBA All-Star Game to the new $1.1 billion Cowboys Stadium being constructed in Arlington (see details, including high resolution renderings of the new Cowboys Stadium here on The Biz of Football). As reported by the Dallas Morning News:

The Mavericks owner, [Mark Cuban], has been reluctant to host the game at American Airlines Center because the league's corporate obligations would kick season ticket-holders out of their seats. Moving the game to Arlington removes that obstacle.

"It's important to me to find a venue that can support all of our season ticket-holders and all of the visitors who would come to Dallas for the game," Cuban said by e-mail. "We are exploring all of our options."

Principals in this process were hesitant to provide details. But one option would be hold the game at the Cowboys stadium and the lead-up events at AAC. Officials with the NBA recently conducted a site survey of the Cowboys stadium to get a feel for the facility.

How did the NBA respond to the report?

"We have received no formal bid," said Michael Bass, the NBA's senior vice president for marketing communication. "I couldn't comment on bids we haven't received."

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