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The Dallas Mavericks fired General Manager Nico Harrison nine months after his widely criticized trade of star player Luka Dončić.
The firing comes after the team started the 2025–26 NBA season with a disappointing 3–8 record, leading to intense fan anger and "Fire Nico" chants.
Owner Patrick Dumont acknowledged the need to act when results don't meet expectations, but a search for Harrison's permanent replacement is still underway.
DALLAS - The last 9 months have felt like an eternity for Dallas Mavericks fans. Since Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, then GM Nico Harrison became one of the most hated men in Dallas.
As the news became official, fans we spoke to at the American Airlines Center were happy about Harrison being fired.
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