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Jason Kidd sounds off on Mavericks' 'tough' decision to fire Nico Harrison

The Dallas Mavericks finally decided to fire Nico Harrison on Tuesday, a decision that was nine months in the making. The timer was ticking as soon as he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, and it didn't help that the Mavericks got out to a 3-8 start this season (3-9 after Wednesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns).

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Mavericks rumors: Remember when Michael Finley stole Luka Doncic’s beer? It was allegedly returned

Back in February, it seemed like every piece of damning evidence pointing towards the inevitability of the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade away Luka Doncic came out on social media.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 13

Phoenix Suns Fend Off Dallas Mavericks’ Comeback for 123-114 Win

The Dallas Mavericks welcomed the Phoenix Suns to the American Airlines Center on Wednesday night, also Hardwood Classic Night. But the Mavericks fell to the Suns 123-114 in a Western Conference clash.

Dallas Mavericks News / Music Times / November 13

Jason Williams Blames Meg Thee Stallion for Klay Thompson's Slump: 'That Might Be What It Is'

Klay Thompson's rough start in Dallas this season has basketball fans talking, and former NBA star Jason Williams thinks he might know the reason — and it's not on the court.

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NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 13

Charles Barkley has wild take on Nico Harrison trading Luka Doncic

The Dallas Mavericks finally made the decision to fire Nico Harrison from his post as the general manager on Tuesday, which was a decision many expected as soon as he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

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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.

Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / November 13

Kendrick Perkins takes dig at Klay Thompson’s relationship with Megan Thee Stallion

Dallas Mavericks have found themselves in an early 3-9 hole, adding pressure to a season that has not started well. A number of issues have already stacked up for the Mavs, and the recent dismissal of Nico Harrison has only added to the noise around the club.

Cooper Flagg News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Cooper Flagg Announces Injury Update After Leaving Mavericks Game

Cooper Flagg had another impressive game for the Dallas Mavericks, albeit in a loss to the Phoenix Suns. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft finished with 16 points on 6-of-15 shooting, along with six rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks.

Dallas Mavericks News / FirstSportz / November 13

Anthony Davis’ Health and Future Hinge on Mavs Owner After Nico Harrison Fallout

Now that Nico Harrison is gone, the focus shifts back to Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg, and the rest of the Dallas Mavericks. How they respond now will determine if their former GM was right about their potential.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / November 13

Mavs YouTube Roundup: Fire Nico Chants Actually Worked Edition

Can I be honest with you? Today is the first day the RoundUp has felt like getting back on the horse and aggregating the whole of YouTube because—well—we’ve been depressed just like (many of) you have.

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / November 13

Cooper Flagg Admits Truth About Impact Of Nico Harrison Firing

The negativity brewing in Dallas right now is off the charts. Probably not the kind of scenario most imagined when a certain Duke superstar declared for the NBA draft.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Reporter Catches Cooper Flagg's Behavior After Mavericks' 9th Loss

Firing Nico Harrison will not solve all the troubles of the Dallas Mavericks, and in their first game since letting go of former general manager, they suffered a 123-114 loss at the hands of the Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Wednesday night. The loss dropped Cooper Flagg and the Mavs to 3-9.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Mavericks’ Klay Thompson lays out harsh NBA reality after Nico Harrison firing

The fallout from the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison continues to ripple across the NBA landscape. In the wake of the

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Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Cooper Flagg Addresses Relationship With Nico Harrison After Mavericks Firing

The Dallas Mavericks entered Wednesday’s game aiming to turn the tide after a rocky start to the 2025‑26 season. With No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg on board and a roster built around Anthony Davis, expectations were high, but the team has struggled to meet them.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 13

Nico Harrison Has Been Scapegoated Into Taking Blame Over Luka Doncic Trade, Asserts Charles Barkley

It’s usually not a good sign when a General Manager ends up being the most talked-about figure in an NBA franchise, and in Dallas, for the last nine months, Nico Harrison has been the talk of the town.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 13

Player Grades: Recapping Mavericks vs. Suns

The Dallas Mavericks were once again sporting their beautiful Hardwood Classic green jerseys as they took on the Phoenix Suns in a new era of Dallas hoops, sans the leadership of Nico Harrison.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / November 13

Stats rundown: 3 Stats from The Mavs’ 123-114 Loss to the Suns

The Mavericks continue to put forth the effort, oftentimes playing well enough to win, but ultimately commit too many team errors to get over the hump.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Former NBA star blames Megan Thee Stallion for Klay Thompson on-court woes

It’s not uncommon for a girlfriend of a professional athlete to be blamed for distracting the player and resulting in bad gameplay. Now, a former NBA star is putting Megan Thee Stallion in the hot seat and blaming her for Klay Thompson’s on-court woes.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 12

3 things from the Mavericks 123-114 loss to the Suns

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Phoenix Suns 123-114 Wednesday night in Dallas. It was the Mavericks fifth loss in the last sixth games, as Dallas drops to a disappointing 3-9.

Anthony Davis News / Field Level Media / November 12

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 / 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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