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Mavericks Fire GM Nico Harrison, Name Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi Interim Co-GMs

The decision signals an ownership push to reset after a 3–8 start driven by months of fan unrest over the Luka Dončić trade.

Oct 6, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison looks on before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickie's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jun 27, 2025; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison speaks to the media at the Dallas Mavericks Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Dallas confirmed Harrison’s dismissal on Tuesday, ending a four-year tenure defined by the February deal that sent Dončić to the Lakers.
  • Owner Patrick Dumont addressed fans in a public letter explaining the move and pledging accountability to restore trust.
  • Assistants Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi were elevated to co-interim general managers as the team launches a comprehensive search for a permanent leader.
  • The Mavericks sit 3–8 with the NBA’s lowest scoring average and near-bottom offensive rating, and a home loss to Milwaukee featured “Fire Nico” chants despite rookie Cooper Flagg’s career-high 26 points.
  • Anthony Davis remains sidelined with a calf strain after repeated injuries, Kyrie Irving is still out with an ACL tear, and Dončić is thriving in Los Angeles with a league-leading scoring start.