US EditionNico Harrison Blamed Mark Cuban for Pair of Costly Mavericks Personnel 'Mistakes'
Following a power struggle after the 2023 ownership change, Patrick Dumont fired Nico Harrison three days after intervening in an Anthony Davis injury decision.
- Last week, Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont fired general manager Nico Harrison after halting Anthony Davis' return on medical advice from Johann Bilsborough.
- Nico Harrison had focused on building a direct line to Patrick Dumont after the Adelson family and Patrick Dumont, majority buyers , purchased the franchise for $3.5 billion.
- Following midseason trades that propelled a Finals berth, Harrison approved trading Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round pick, described as his biggest personnel mistake.
- Sources say the front office is unsettled as management roles are reassessed, with the 4-11 Dallas Mavericks exploring a trade for Anthony Davis amid Cuban and Harrison's power struggle.
- For a fan base that feels betrayed, Dallas Mavericks fans face lingering questions as Patrick Dumont's low profile contrasts with Mark Cuban's celebrity, while new ownership plans a youth pivot including Cooper Flagg.
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