Overview
- Asked about Nico Harrison’s dismissal, Dončić praised Dallas fans and declined to discuss a return, saying he is focused on the Lakers with no further comment.
- Owner Patrick Dumont removed Harrison and installed Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi to run basketball operations on an interim basis while a permanent GM search proceeds.
- Multiple reports indicate Jason Kidd now holds greater sway in organizational decisions and is expected to be central to longer‑term planning, including the GM hire.
- The Mavericks are 3-9 with injuries compounding struggles, including Anthony Davis’ calf strain and Kyrie Irving’s ACL recovery, as top pick Cooper Flagg finds his footing.
- Dončić is under a multi‑year Lakers deal through 2028-29, while fan unrest in Dallas has included protests and “Fire Nico” chants and Charles Barkley has called Harrison a scapegoat.