"DALLAS -- Many Mavericks fans vented their frustration, in what has recently become familiar fashion in Dallas, chanting for the termination of general manager Nico Harrison as the final minute played out in Friday night's 117-107 loss to the Washington Wizards. "Fire Nico!" chants have frequently been heard in the American Airlines Center since the stunning trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 2, months after the homegrown superstar had led the Mavs to the 2024 NBA Finals."
"Dallas' improbable win in the draft lottery, which delivered No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg to the Mavs, somewhat reinvigorated the fan base over the summer. But the Mavs have stumbled out of the gates, getting routed by 33 at home by the San Antonio Spurs in Wednesday's opener before losing by double digits to a Washington squad coming off an 18-64 season."
""It's a different team, it's a new team. We're just getting to understand each other. We're going to keep learning each other. So I would say be patient, but I understand the frustration. We all want to win. We all want to compete at a high level, but it's a game of expression, and fans have a right to express themselves.""
Mavericks fans chanted for the firing of general manager Nico Harrison during and after Friday's 117-107 loss to the Washington Wizards, a reaction intensified since the Feb. 2 trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The team briefly regained optimism after winning the draft lottery and selecting Cooper Flagg, but early-season struggles followed, including a 33-point home loss to the Spurs and a double-digit defeat to Washington. Coach Jason Kidd acknowledged fan frustration and urged patience while emphasizing that the roster is new and learning to play together. The team plans to continue preparation for upcoming games.
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