A new arena might be just the tip of the construction iceberg, though. Dallas' new arena is set to be a multi-use entertainment hub, one set to be open "365 days a year," per Welts. One of the nation's grander sports complexes could soon follow.

The Spurs won their first opener in four seasons and finally beat their Southwest rivals, the Dallas Mavericks, who had defeated them in two straight season-opening games.

The San Antonio Spurs open the season against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, Wednesday.

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The Dallas Mavericks are reeling from an embarrassing loss to the San Antonio Spurs, although Klay Thompson thinks they have potential.

Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts talks about the team’s hopes for a new arena and entertainment district, with zero plans on gambling.

The Mavs had a busy offseason, which included drafting first overall, re-signing stars and role players, and making some free agency acquisitions. After missing the playoffs last season, the Mavericks have reloaded and look like real contenders in a competitive Western Conference.

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the San Antonio Spurs in their season opener, and Stephen A. Smith explained why Anthony Davis has to step up.