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Mavericks rumors: Who Mark Cuban wants to replace Nico Harrison

Mavericks rumors: Who Mark Cuban wants to replace Nico Harrison

Had Mark Cuban remained in charge of the Dallas Mavericks as the majority owner, the Luka Doncic trade would not have happened. Alas, Cuban lost control of the team’s basketball operations when he surrendered majority ownership of the team to Patrick Dumont.

Anthony Davis News / Athlon Sports / November 12
Mavericks Announce Dereck Lively News Amid Anthony Davis' Absence

Mavericks Announce Dereck Lively News Amid Anthony Davis' Absence

The Dallas Mavericks are a mess. The team got off to an ugly 3-8 start, and to make matters worse, big man Anthony Davis has missed six straight games due to a calf injury.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hardwood Heroics / November 12
Cooper Flagg’s Mom Sets Record Straight After Viral Nico Harrison Retweet: 'It Wasn’t About Firing Him'

Cooper Flagg’s Mom Sets Record Straight After Viral Nico Harrison Retweet: 'It Wasn’t About Firing Him'

Cooper Flagg‘s mother caught the fans’ attention when she retweeted a post about former Dallas Mavericks general manager, Nico Harrison. Before the Mavericks fired Harrison, Flagg’s mother, Kelly, went on X (formerly Twitter), and shared a post about the former executive being a distraction.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / November 12
Nico Harrison makes fitting social media update after firing

Nico Harrison makes fitting (and funny) social media update after getting fired by Mavericks

Nico Harrison’s firing has now become Instagram-official. 

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The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / November 12
Draymond Green Defends Nico Harrison After Mavericks Dismissal – 'Y’all Just Wanna Point the Finger'

Draymond Green Defends Nico Harrison After Mavericks Dismissal – 'Y’all Just Wanna Point the Finger'

While everyone agreed that it was time for the Dallas Mavericks to let Nico Harrison go, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green didn’t. Most fans have longed for Harrison to be let go by the franchise after he traded star guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers last season.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11
Why Nico Harrison’s replacement must trade Anthony Davis to build around Cooper Flagg

Why Nico Harrison’s replacement must trade Anthony Davis to build around Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks’ 2025–26 NBA season has quickly descended into chaos, and the firing of Nico Harrison has compounded their terrible start to the season.

Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11
Surprising report surfaces about Jason Kidd’s future

Surprising report surfaces about Jason Kidd’s future

Jason Kidd might be pulling a Brad Stevens amid all the moving parts right now in Dallas. The Dallas Mavericks head coach Kidd could potentially transition into a front office role for the team now that GM Nico Harrison has been fired, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reported on Tuesday.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / November 11
Who Can Mavericks Replace Nico Harrison With? Mark Cuban Makes His Pick

Who Can Mavericks Replace Nico Harrison With? Mark Cuban Makes His Pick

The Dallas Mavericks organization is all set to fire Nico Harrison, who will always be remembered as the general manager who traded the face of the franchise, Luka Doncic, away.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 11
Luka Doncic Faces New Hater After Nico Harrison’s Mavs Firing

Luka Doncic Faces New Hater After Nico Harrison’s Mavs Firing

Is anyone happier than Dallas fans right now? Doubt it. Their long-time wish finally came true: GM Nico Harrison got the boot on Tuesday. After a gloomy 3–8 start and “Fire Nico” chants rattling the rafters night after night, the writing wasn’t just on the wall, it was flashing in neon.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / November 11
Mavericks Announce Cooper Flagg News on Tuesday

Mavericks Announce Cooper Flagg News on Tuesday

Cooper Flagg is coming off his best game for the Dallas Mavericks so far in his rookie season. The former Duke Blue Devils star went off in Monday’s 116-114 loss to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

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 The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz
The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
 The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / November 11
Mavericks Rumors: Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Mark Cuban, Jason Kidd

Mavericks Rumors: Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Mark Cuban, Jason Kidd

Patrick Dumont had seen enough. As ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported, the Mavericks governor made the late-night call Monday to fire general manager Nico Harrison, ending a tenure that had grown toxic inside the organization.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / November 11
Mavericks mess is another example of 'new owner syndrome'

Mavericks mess is another example of 'new owner syndrome'

The Dallas Mavericks fired GM Nico Harrison on Tuesday, but his most controversial trade was made with the full backing of new team governor Patrick Dumont.

Nico Harrison damage won't be easy to undo for Mavericks
Harrison was doomed by more than Luka Doncic trade
Draymond Green calls Harrison's firing 'whack,' but decision still seems justified
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Dallas Mavericks News / Scoop B / November 11
Jason Kidd’s Son, TJ Kidd Pokes Fun At Cooper Flagg Playing PG For Dallas Mavs

Jason Kidd’s Son, TJ Kidd Pokes Fun At Cooper Flagg Playing PG For Dallas Mavs

The Dallas Mavericks were a trending topic today after team Governor Patrick Dumont fired General Manager Nico Harrison. This move comes amid a turbulent period for the franchise, whose Head Coach, Jason Kidd, has been guiding the team through significant roster upheaval and a deeply disappointing start to the 2025-26 NBA season.

Max Christie News / Last Word On Sports / November 11
Max Christie Rising: From Role Player to Corner Sniper

Max Christie Rising: From Role Player to Corner Sniper

Max Christie has become one of the most exciting stories in the NBA this season. The young Maverick wing has elevated his game from a supporting role to a critical contributor, consistently producing across multiple areas.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / November 11
What’s next for Anthony Davis as Mavericks weigh options?

What’s next for Anthony Davis as Mavericks weigh options?

The biggest question in Dallas isn’t when Anthony Davis will return from his calf strain — it’s whether the Mavericks are ready to move on altogether. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the possibility of trading Davis would have been unthinkable under former GM Nico Harrison.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / November 11
Cooper Flagg's mother clarifies stance on Nico Harrison

Cooper Flagg's mother clarifies stance on Nico Harrison

Harrison was fired as GM of the Mavericks on Tuesday morning.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 10
Insider believes Mavericks $54 million extension could be on trade block

Insider believes Mavericks $54 million extension could be on trade block

The Dallas Mavericks are in need of some change after a 3-7 start in the first 10 games. The Mavs hope that change can come from within, but they shouldn't be afraid to seek out a trade or two if things don't improve in the next couple of weeks.

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