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3 overreactions as Mavericks fall to Suns in first game after Nico Harrison's firing

The Dallas Mavericks played the first game of the post-Nico Harrison era on Wednesday evening against the Phoenix Suns, hoping that the firing would spark the team to rebound from their 3-8 start to the season.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg introduces himself to Devin Booker with unreal block

On Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks battled against their old rival Phoenix Suns in their first game in the post-Nico Harrison era. Harrison did make plenty of blunders during his time in charge, namely trading away Luka Doncic when there was no need for him to do so.

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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Suffers Injury Scare on Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg appears to be finding his groove after a rather rough start to his NBA career. In fact, during Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, he had his best performance of the year so far with 26 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block.

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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.

PJ Washington News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Mavericks’ PJ Washington exits vs. Suns with shoulder injury

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington exited Wednesday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns with a left shoulder strain and will not return, the team announced.

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / November 13

Charles Barkley Delivers Questionable Verdict on Mavericks Firing of ‘Friend’ Nico Harrison

Not a single word was said or written by Patrick Dumont, the Dallas owner, about Luka Dončić, no hint of guilt, no flicker of understanding for fan frustration when ex-GM Nico Harrison got the axe on Tuesday.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

3 reasons Mavericks must not consider blockbuster Anthony Davis trade yet even after firing Nico Harrison

On the first day of February this year, the NBA was shaken up by one of the most stunning trades of all-time. The Dallas Mavericks, not even a year after

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

3 trades Mavericks must make after firing Nico Harrison

The Dallas Mavericks finally pulled the trigger on what has seemed like the most inevitable and most probable front office shakeup in the NBA. General

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Mavericks’ Jason Kidd reveals how Cooper Flagg handled ‘Fire Nico’ chants

In the final minute of the Dallas Mavericks’ 116-114 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night, “Fire Nico” chants could be heard loud and clear throughout the American Airlines Center.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Why Mavericks’ Jason Kidd found Nico Harrison chants ‘disrespectful’

Fans of the Dallas Mavericks got their wish after Nico Harrison was sacked as general manager on Tuesday amid the team’s woeful start to the season. There had been a growing clamor to fire Harrison after he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / November 12

'Nico Harrison Wasn’t the Culprit': Paul Pierce Speaks Candidly On Mavericks GM’s Firing

Dallas Mavericks fans were thrown a bone yesterday following the team’s poor start to the 2025–26 NBA season. The organization fired Nico Harrison from his general manager role, a move that had been nine months in the making after he helped orchestrate the Luka Doncic trade from the Mavs to the Lakers last February.

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Mavericks star Anthony Davis reportedly won't play without owner's approval

Dallas star Anthony Davis won't play until Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont sees medical data that indicates the big man is not at risk of aggravating his left calf strain.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

Are The Dallas Mavericks Destined To Have Fire Sale? Ranking The Mavs Most Valuable Trade Chips

The Dallas Mavericks are experiencing turmoil after a slow start, resulting in the dismissal of general manager Nico Harrison yesterday. It would seem that Harrison may be just the first domino to fall, as there doesn’t appear to be an easy fix for the Mavs.

Nico Harrison News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Shaq drops eyebrow-raising ‘scapegoat’ claim after Mavericks’ Nico Harrison firing

A lot has been said about the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, and much more can be expected. Legendary NBA big man Shaquille O’Neal is among the notable figures who have shared their thoughts on it, and what he said could turn some heads.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / November 12

Mavs Rumors: Anthony Davis, Jason Kidd, Mark Cuban, Dirk Nowitzki

The Mavericks are trying to move forward, but nothing about this week has felt simple. Anthony Davis will miss his seventh straight game on Wednesday in Phoenix, with team owner Patrick Dumont refusing to clear the big man until the team can provide medical data proving he is not at risk of aggravating his left calf strain.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / November 12

Mark Cuban reportedly helped get Nico Harrison fired

Mark Cuban does not play much of a role with the Dallas Mavericks anymore, but he reportedly has enough sway that he had a hand in getting general manager Nico Harrison fired.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / November 12

Mavericks might blow up their team, but not anytime soon

The most likely trade candidates are a trio of veterans: Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / November 11

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.

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