"Fire Nico! chants were audible during the fourth quarter of the game, in which Dallas squandered a 13-point lead. Harrison, 52, accepted responsibility for the trade and defended it by claiming there were concerns over Doncic's physique and commitment to conditioning. I did know that Luka was important to the fanbase. I didn't quite know it to what level, Harrison said in explaining the move, comments which themselves drew widespread criticism from fans and NBA commentators alike."
"The deal has by and large has not worked out for the Mavericks. Anthony Davis, who was the key cog in return from the Lakers, was sidelined for six weeks after sustaining an adductor strain in his Dallas debut. Davis currently is out with a calf strain for the Mavericks, who have limped out of the blocks to a 3-8 record. Doncic, meanwhile, has continued to be one of the best players in the NBA with the Lakers."
The Dallas Mavericks will fire general manager Nico Harrison nine months after trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Fan unrest intensified during a 116-114 home loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, with "Fire Nico!" chants after Dallas squandered a 13-point lead. Harrison accepted responsibility for the trade and cited concerns about Doncic's physique and conditioning, remarks that drew widespread criticism. Anthony Davis, the primary return piece, has missed significant time with adductor and calf strains, and Dallas sits at 3-8. Doncic is averaging about 37 points and nine assists while the Lakers are 8-3. Dallas used the 2025 top pick on Cooper Flagg.
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