"There weren't many people, inside the NBA or outside of it, believing the arguments Nico Harrison made in February as to why he orchestrated one of the most shocking deals in league history in sending Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. There also weren't many people believing Harrison should have remained as Mavs general manager"
"So, in that spirit, we decided to ask league executives and scouts whether they're believing in some of the most impactful early-season trends across the NBA, beginning with the crater that is the Mavericks franchise before moving on to hot starts for the Lakers and San Antonio Spurs, the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder's chances at 70 wins and what's next for the suddenly deep Rookie of the Year race."
Nico Harrison orchestrated a blockbuster trade sending Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, and many inside and outside the NBA doubted his rationale. Harrison's continued tenure as Mavericks general manager drew criticism as Dallas's ugly finish last season carried into a 3-9 start with a minus-6.5 point differential and 'Fire Nico!' chants during a one-possession game. League executives and scouts evaluated early-season trends across the NBA, focusing on the Mavericks' struggles, hot starts by the Lakers and Spurs, the Thunder's chances at 70 wins, and the suddenly deep Rookie of the Year race.
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