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Dallas Mavericks fire General Manager Nico Harrison

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison speaks during a press conference at the NBA basketball team's basketball practice facility, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Dallas.
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Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison speaks during a press conference at the NBA basketball team's basketball practice facility, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Dallas.

Nico Harrison, the general manager of the Dallas Mavericks, was fired Tuesday amid a disappointing start to the season and nine months after trading star player Luka Doncic.

Harrison has faced scrutiny since Doncic's unexpected trade in February to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round pick in 2029.

His firing also comes a day after the team's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Assistant general managers Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi were appointed co-interim GMs to lead the Mavs' basketball operations.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

Penelope Rivera is KERA's Breaking News Reporter. She graduated from the University of North Texas in May with a B.A. in Digital and Print Journalism.