"This decision reflects our continued commitment to building a championship- caliber organization, one that delivers for our players, our partners, and most importantly, our fans, Dumont said. In an open letter to fans, Dumont acknowledged the profound impact these difficult last several months have had. The team appointed Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi as co-interim general managers to oversee basketball operations. A search will begin for a permanent replacement."
"Harrison, a former Nike executive, was hired on June 28, 2021, and the Mavericks reached the Western Conference finals in his first season. In the 2023-24 season, the Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics in five games in the NBA Finals. But just seven months later, Harrison sent the five-time first-team All-NBA selection Doncic west in a blockbuster trade amid fans' furor and frenzy."
The Dallas Mavericks dismissed general manager Nico Harrison nine months after his trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Team owner Patrick Dumont announced the dismissal, acknowledged the impact of recent months, and said the decision reflects a commitment to building a championship-caliber organization that delivers for players, partners, and fans. Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi were named co-interim general managers while a search begins for a permanent replacement. Harrison joined the Mavericks in June 2021, oversaw a Western Conference finals run and a 2023-24 NBA Finals appearance, and drew intense fan backlash after trading Doncic.
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