Nico Harrison ‘In Good Spirits’ After Getting Fired By Dallas Mavericks
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Nico Harrison is in “good spirits” after getting fired by the Dallas Mavericks.
Harrison, who traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, was fired by the Mavericks on Tuesday.
“He’s in good spirits, man,” Haynes said on NBA TV (h/t Bleacher Report). “He’s going to take some time to be with himself and his family and just get away from everything. It’s been a tough situation.”
Harrison was the person who insisted that the Mavericks needed to trade Dončić, who appeared in 422 games with Dallas. He averaged 28.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game and made five All-Star teams and five All-NBA teams.
Dončić signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers on August 2. He’s expected to spend the rest of his NBA career with Los Angeles.
The Mavericks are 3-9 on the season, while Dončić is averaging 34.9 points per game for the Lakers, who are 8-4.
After Harrison was fired, Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont sent a letter to Dallas fans.
“Dear Mavs Family,
“On May 30, 2024, the Mavericks won the Western Conference championship. We came up short in the NBA Finals, but we all agreed our future was bright. As fans of this franchise, you have every right to demand a commitment to success from us.
“No one associated with the Mavericks organization is happy with the start of what we all believed would be a promising season. You have high expectations for the Mavericks, and I share them with you. When the results don’t meet expectations, it’s my responsibility to act. I’ve made the decision to part ways with General Manager Nico Harrison.
“Though the majority of the 2025-26 season remains to be played, and I know our players are deeply committed to a winning culture, this decision was critical to moving our franchise forward in a positive direction. I understand the profound impact these difficult last several months have had. Please know that I’m fully committed to the success of the Mavericks.
“Thank you for your support, thank you for holding us accountable, and thank you for your passion and for your patience. You deserve transparency and a team that reflects your spirit. Our goal is to return winning basketball to Dallas and win championships.
“Our family is committed to that mission and to continuing to invest in Dallas and the Mavericks’ future. Please join me in continuing to cheer on our players and supporting all of those who work to make this organization the best it can be.
“Go Mavs! Thank you, Patrick.”
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