Dallas Mavericks inaugural seasons at Reunion Arena

The Dallas Mavericks began play as an NBA expansion franchise in 1980 and played home games at Reunion Arena from the 1980–81 season through the 2000–01 season. Reunion Arena hosted the franchise's early regular-season and playoff games before the team moved to American Airlines Center in 2001. The Mavericks' founding and initial decades at Reunion Arena are significant events in Dallas basketball history.