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Mavericks Fire GM Nico Harrison as Early-Season Slide and Dončić Trade Fallout Boil Over

Owner Patrick Dumont cited accountability in a letter to fans, installing Michael Finley with Matt Riccardi as co-interim leaders.

Jun 27, 2025; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison speaks to the media at the Dallas Mavericks Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Oct 6, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison looks on before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickie's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/File Photo
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DALLAS, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 12: (L-R) General manager Nico Harrison, new majority owner and Governor Patrick Dumont and CEO Cynt Marshall of the Dallas Mavericks stand during the playing of the U.S. national anthem before the game against the Washington Wizards at American Airlines Center on February 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Dallas confirmed Harrison’s dismissal on Tuesday and said a comprehensive search for a permanent general manager is underway.
  • Assistant executives Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi were named co-interim general managers to oversee basketball operations.
  • The decision followed a 116-114 home loss to the Bucks marked by loud “Fire Nico” chants and a courtside exchange involving Dumont and a fan in a Lakers Dončić jersey.
  • The Mavericks are 3-8 with one of the NBA’s worst offensive marks reported, as Anthony Davis sits with a calf/achilles issue and Kyrie Irving has yet to return from an ACL tear; rookie Cooper Flagg posted a career-high 26 points Monday.
  • Harrison’s February trade sending Luka Dončić to the Lakers has drawn sustained criticism, with Dončić now leading the league in scoring, and reporting also notes Dumont recently overruled a Davis return and is in regular contact with agent Rich Paul about the roster.