Particle.news
Download on the App Store

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

Owner Patrick Dumont calls the change a reset to restore a championship standard.

Overview

  • Dallas announced Harrison’s dismissal nine months after the trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers for Anthony Davis.
  • The Mavericks opened 3–8 through 11 games, including a 114–116 home loss to the Bucks that drew loud “Fire Nico” chants.
  • Former All-Star Michael Finley and executive Matt Riccardi will jointly run basketball operations on an interim basis.
  • The club said the decision reflects its commitment to build a team capable of contending and to better serve fans and partners.
  • Dallas has begun a search for a permanent successor as injuries to Davis and sustained fan unrest have marked the trade’s fallout.