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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / July 6
Donnie Nelson fires shots at how Nico Harrison treated Luka Doncic with Mavericks exit, ‘those things were sacred’

Donnie Nelson fires shots at how Nico Harrison treated Luka Doncic with Mavericks exit, ‘those things were sacred’

Initially, Donnie Nelson was an assistant coach to Don Nelson. Donnie became the general manager in 2005, a position he would hold until 2021. His successor is Nico Harrison, who made the Luka Doncic trade.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 5
Former Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson On The Blockbuster Luka Doncic Trade: 'A Universal Disappointment'

Former Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson On The Blockbuster Luka Doncic Trade: 'A Universal Disappointment'

In a heartfelt and revealing interview with Ekipa 24, former Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson voiced his dismay over the blockbuster trade

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Hoops Journal / July 5
'People Like That Deserve to Say Goodbye': Donnie Nelson Breaks Silence on Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Dončić Trade

'People Like That Deserve to Say Goodbye': Donnie Nelson Breaks Silence on Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Dončić Trade

Donnie Nelson, the former longtime Dallas Mavericks executive who helped build the team around Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Dončić, believes the two franchise icons should have been treated the same and weren’t.

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The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / July 4
Luka Doncic and Donnie Nelson International Reunion Announced

Luka Doncic and Donnie Nelson International Reunion Announced

The Dallas Mavericks altered the course of their franchise by inexplicably trading 25-year-old superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

NBA News / Mavs.com / June 9

Maverick icon ‘Nellie’ honored with Daly lifetime achievement award

Sometimes, you need a refresher course on greatness. While history has a way of fading from our memories, the NBA reminded us on Sunday evening of a piece of Dallas Mavericks’ history that set the foundation of what would become one of the league’s best and most respected franchises.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / November 4
Former GM Donnie Nelson withdraws lawsuit against Mavericks

Former GM Donnie Nelson withdraws lawsuit against Mavericks

The lawsuit filed by former Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson against the franchise has been “dismissed with prejudice,” according to documents filed in Dallas County court last week, ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Tim MacMahon report.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 4
Former Mavericks GM's Lawsuit Against Team Dismissed

Former Mavericks GM's Lawsuit Against Team Dismissed

When Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks let go of long-time general manager Donnie Nelson following the 2020-21 season, it was initially announced as a "mutual" parting of ways.

NBA News / ESPN / February 20, 2024

Ex-GM Nelson's suit vs. Mavs to go to trial in Dec.

A wrongful termination suit filed by former general manager Donnie Nelson against the Dallas Mavericks in March 2022 is scheduled to go to trial Dec. 10.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / June 16, 2021
Mavericks part ways with GM Donnie Nelson

Mavericks part ways with general manager Donnie Nelson after 23 years

According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, Dallas has hired a search firm and has opened a search for a new head of basketball operations. 

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