Overview
- Metta Sandiford-Artest told TMZ he believes he is suited to run Dallas’ front office, citing his basketball background and business ventures.
- Dallas dismissed GM Nico Harrison roughly nine months after his widely criticized deal sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis.
- The Mavericks appointed Michael Finley and Matthew Ricciardi to oversee basketball operations on an interim basis and are expected to interview multiple candidates.
- Metta’s résumé includes 17 NBA seasons, a player-development stint with the South Bay Lakers, an assistant role with Cal State LA women’s basketball, and founding Artest Management Group, but he has not worked in an NBA front office.
- At 4-11, Dallas faces a pivotal direction choice that coverage says could involve trying to compete with Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving or pivoting to build around top pick Cooper Flagg.