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Mavericks Fire GM Nico Harrison as Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi Take Interim Charge

Ownership framed the decision as a course correction after the Luka Dončić trade.

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
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
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Overview

  • Dallas confirmed the dismissal Tuesday following a 3–8 start to 2025–26 and weeks of “Fire Nico!” chants at home games.
  • Owner Patrick Dumont said the change reflects a commitment to a championship-caliber operation that reconnects with fans.
  • Assistants Finley and Riccardi were appointed co-interim general managers, with the team launching a comprehensive search for a permanent successor.
  • The February deal sending Dončić to the Lakers for Anthony Davis and assets has drawn sustained criticism as Dončić leads the league in scoring.
  • Injuries have compounded the slide, with Davis sidelined by a calf issue, Kyrie Irving still out with an ACL tear, and rookie Cooper Flagg’s career-best night overshadowed by a late loss to Milwaukee.