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Mavericks Fire GM Nico Harrison as Rookie Cooper Flagg Breaks Out in Narrow Loss to Bucks

The move answers weeks of fan unrest to reset the franchise around No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg.

Overview

  • Dallas dismissed general manager Nico Harrison following persistent calls from fans frustrated with recent roster decisions.
  • Rookie No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg delivered a career-best 26 points with nine rebounds and four assists against Milwaukee.
  • The Bucks edged the Mavericks 116–114, with Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring 30 points and pouring in 15 in the fourth quarter.
  • Antetokounmpo praised Flagg’s high IQ and playmaking and highlighted Jason Kidd’s trust as important for the rookie’s development.
  • Dallas is 3–8 while Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum and Dereck Lively remain out, and the club will debut Pegasus-themed City Edition uniforms Saturday against Portland.