Overview
- Dallas confirmed Harrison’s dismissal on Tuesday following a home loss marked by “Fire Nico” chants and a courtside exchange in which Dumont was reported to accept blame for the Luka Dončić trade.
- The February blockbuster sent Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, a move Harrison defended but that drew sustained backlash.
- Dumont’s statement to fans framed the move as a reset of direction, and the team said a comprehensive search for a permanent head of basketball operations is beginning.
- Dallas has stumbled to 3–8 with one of the league’s worst offenses as Davis misses time with a calf issue and Kyrie Irving remains out with an ACL tear; No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg flashed potential with 26 points in Monday’s loss to Milwaukee.
- Questions about Davis’ future persist, with reports noting frequent contact between his agent Rich Paul and Dumont, though no subsequent roster decisions have been announced.