Mavericks Fire GM Nico Harrison, Look to Revive Season After Luka Doncic Trade Fallout
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The Dallas Mavericks have officially started a new chapter in their season after parting ways with embattled General Manager Nico Harrison, who faced intense scrutiny following the February trade that sent superstar Luka Doncic to another team. The decision to let Harrison go appears to have been triggered by Monday's 116-114 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, where fans' chants of 'Fire, Nico' echoed throughout the arena. Mavericks' owner Patrick Dumont is now looking to move forward, with the team hosting the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. The Suns have been on fire, thanks in large part to Grayson Allen's incredible shooting form. The sharpshooter has made a franchise-record 10 three-pointers and scored a career-high 42 points in their 121-98 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. Suns coach Jordan Ott praised Allen's teammates for pushing him to take more shots. Phoenix has undergone significant changes after a disappointing 2024-25 season, which saw them finish 36-46 and miss the playoffs. The team has reshuffled its roster, with Devin Booker emerging as the top scorer with 28.4 points per game, while Allen leads the league with 46 three-point shots made. However, the Suns are still missing a key player, Jalen Green, who is recovering from a hamstring strain after being acquired from the Houston Rockets in a massive trade. Dallas, on the other hand, has struggled without Anthony Davis, who has missed the team's last six games due to a calf strain. Rookie Cooper Flagg has stepped up in Davis' absence, scoring a career-high 26 points in the loss to the Bucks. Flagg's impressive drive against Giannis Antetokounmpo in the final minutes of the game was a highlight of the game. Dallas coach Jason Kidd has praised Flagg's performance, saying that the team needs to build trust and compete in every game, regardless of the outcome. The Mavericks will be looking to bounce back from their recent slump and get back on track with Flagg leading the charge.
