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3mo ago

Mavericks Fire GM Nico Harrison, Name Finley and Riccardi Interim Leaders

Owner Patrick Dumont turns to Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi as interim leaders following a 3-8 start.

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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
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
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Overview

  • Dallas confirmed Harrison’s dismissal nine months after he dealt Luka Dončić to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a future first-round pick.
  • The move followed a 116-114 home loss to Milwaukee punctuated by loud “Fire Nico” chants and a courtside exchange between Dumont and a fan in a Lakers Dončić jersey.
  • Dumont issued a statement pledging a championship-level standard and the team said a comprehensive search for a permanent general manager is underway.
  • Assistant executives Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi were appointed co‑interim general managers to oversee basketball operations.
  • Injuries have battered the roster — Davis has missed six straight with a calf strain and Kyrie Irving remains out with an ACL tear — while Dončić is leading the league in scoring at 37.1 points per game for the 8-3 Lakers.