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Mavericks Fire GM Nico Harrison, Name Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi Interim Co-GMs

Fan backlash to the Luka Dončić trade prompted action after a 3-8 start.

Overview

  • Dallas dismissed Harrison on Tuesday, nine months after trading Dončić to the Lakers in a deal widely criticized by fans.
  • The team appointed Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi as co-interim general managers to run basketball operations.
  • Owner Patrick Dumont attended Monday’s 116-114 loss to Milwaukee, where chants to fire Harrison resurfaced before the decision.
  • Dallas has opened 3-8 as Anthony Davis has missed six of 11 games with a calf issue and 30 of 44 since his February arrival.
  • Attendance concerns have grown despite landing No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, and Kyrie Irving remains out following last season’s knee injury.