Patrick Dumont finally listens to fans’ demand on Nico Harrison, reports Shams Charania

According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, the Dallas Mavericks are preparing to part ways with their general manager.

Posting on X, he said: “The Dallas Mavericks and owner Patrick Dumont are expected to fire general manager Nico Harrison at a 10 am central time meeting on Tuesday, sources tell me and Tim MacMahon.”

MacMahon had previously reported that Dumont stepped into a conversation about Anthony Davis’ fitness, suggesting a lack of trust in Harrison’s ability to handle team decisions.

He had also mentioned earlier that there was growing speculation across the league about how much longer Harrison would remain in his role.

Nico Harrison’s time in Dallas was defined by the Luka Doncic trade

Harrison’s unfortunate choice to trade Luka Doncic proved to be the franchise-altering decision.

Before making that move, he was praised for helping build a contender, one that reached the Finals in 2024.

But sending Doncic to the Lakers was a risk that backfired badly, with the Mavericks only dealing with one team and getting little in return.

He also signed off on another questionable deal soon after, trading Quentin Grimes for Caleb Martin.

Both trades have clearly worked against the Mavericks, with Doncic playing at an MVP level with the Lakers this season.

Dumont has clearly and understandably given up on the general manager, despite Harrison’s insistence that his ‘vision’ was the key to turning the Mavericks into champions.