Nico Harrison: "There's no regrets on the Luka Doncic trade. Part of it is doing the best thing for Mavs"

[Archx]

Nico won't get fire until Dumont will be here... I just hope the Adelsons have had enough.

Adelsons admitted they have no clue about basketball, they only care about casinos and money...Hence why Nico easily convinced Dumont not to pay him and rather do a trade. But because entire family is clueless, that's why Dumont was appointed to act as an owner. That family is completely f*cked up top to bottom.
Cuban was building Mavs from ground up for over 20 years and then sold them to the devil. He deserves a lot of blame for all of this.

So hoping for someone from the family to stop Dumont, it won't happen. Mavs are screwed until new GM comes in and tells Dumont to his face that Nico was the biggest dumbass in the history of sports.

[Mr B]

Nico won't get fired. If he would it would have been done by now. Nico's trying to line up his contract with that of Kyrie's contract and AD's contract. He just went all in on this gig. If it doesnt work, then it doesn't work and all 3 of them leave at the same time. Mavs rebuild.

Add Kidd to that list too.

[Mr B]

Nico won't get fire until Dumont will be here... I just hope the Adelsons have had enough.

Miriam Adelson and Patrick Dumont are going to be in Dallas at very least until they get the new arena and/or casino. Their lease in the AAC is up in 2031. That’s the time frame for all these outsiders will be here.

This is just like the Ross Perot Jr years.

[arkuo]

I saw Nico on TV and he wasn't smiling anymore. I bet he's boiling mad inside regretting the trade. A lot of those horse riding wahoos in Texas are giving his big city ass a hard time. It will reach a boiling point eventually. It's an ego thing.

[41Dirk41]

I saw Nico on TV and he wasn't smiling anymore. I bet he's boiling mad inside regretting the trade. A lot of those horse riding wahoos in Texas are giving his big city ass a hard time. It will reach a boiling point eventually. It's an ego thing.

I hope his paychek is very high because at least for the next 20 years he will be remember forever is shame, his public image is toxic... He is done in this world and i don't think Nike will never hire him again.

He is done, but i still hope Karma will hit him even harder in some way.

[Jax_23]

It's good for the fans that they got Cooper Flagg but...It's annoying to me that Dumb & Dumber -- Dumont and Nico Harrison -- got bailed out by this 1% chance. They had nothing to do with this good fortune, no skill involved, just pure dumb luck. Yet Nico Harrison showing his dumb mug on tv like all is forgiven. Bro, you did NOTHING, a player just fell into your lap.

It's that, or this sh** is rigged -- which I don't even know at this point. The fact that the Mavs can land the #1 pick with like a 1% chance, combined with an unthinkable unimaginable Luka trade, combined with worsening NBA ratings at the time of the trade -- something doesn't smell right.

And now we got NBA players betting on games?

Adam Silver better protect the Integrity of this league. Not interested in WWE.

Nico Harrison still deserves to be ran out of town. It sucks for Cooper that has to play for a trash front office.

[HMFFL]

It's good for the fans that they got Cooper Flagg but...It's annoying to me that Dumb & Dumber -- Dumont and Nico Harrison -- got bailed out by this 1% chance. They had nothing to do with this good fortune, no skill involved, just pure dumb luck. Yet Nico Harrison showing his dumb mug on tv like all is forgiven. Bro, you did NOTHING, a player just fell into your lap.

It's that, or this sh** is rigged -- which I don't even know at this point. The fact that the Mavs can land the #1 pick with like a 1% chance, combined with an unthinkable unimaginable Luka trade, combined with worsening NBA ratings at the time of the trade -- something doesn't smell right.

And now we got NBA players betting on games?

Adam Silver better protect the Integrity of this league. Not interested in WWE.

Nico Harrison still deserves to be ran out of town. It sucks for Cooper that has to play for a trash front office.

Well said.
I still feel like Nico need to leave. I can deal with an ownwr that's not knowledgeable but the general manager must ne knowledgeable. He has set us back for years.

[41Dirk41]

Nico is done.

Next moves are Nico&Kidd fired. Book it.

[Mr B]

Nico is done.

Next moves are Nico&Kidd fired. Book it.

Not going to happen. At least not for the next 6 more years.

[41Dirk41]

Nico is done.

Next moves are Nico&Kidd fired. Book it.

Not going to happen. At least not for the next 6 more years.

Do you wanna bet?

Harrison can survive 6 years only with a Championship and Irving/Street clothes will not bring us a ring so he is done here.
But it's not a problem, his job is finished as NBA GM. They will find him another job.

[Mr B]

Nico is done.

Next moves are Nico&Kidd fired. Book it.

Not going to happen. At least not for the next 6 more years.

Do you wanna bet?

Harrison can survive 6 years only with a Championship and Irving/Street clothes will not bring us a ring so he is done here.
But it's not a problem, his job is finished as NBA GM. They will find him another job.

They’re not going to fire him, especially not for the Luka trade. First you have to take emotion out of the equation. This is all about business. The Mavs owners are trying to get a new arena. Casino or no casino they are going to get a new arena. Their current least is up in July 2031 with the American Airlines Center. They trust Nico and are putting all their chips on him and his ability to build a winning team (not necessarily a title team). As long as they are exciting to watch and keep the arena packed Nico isn’t going anywhere., nor should he.

You personally may not agree with or like the team Nico has assembled but fact is that doesn’t matter. Nico is building this team and he’s building HIS vision. The owners seem to like what he’s doing so I don’t see Nico going anywhere until at least 2032 when they are expected to move into their new arena. After that point I exited Nico and the ownership to leave Dallas.

[41Dirk41]

Not going to happen. At least not for the next 6 more years.

Do you wanna bet?

Harrison can survive 6 years only with a Championship and Irving/Street clothes will not bring us a ring so he is done here.
But it's not a problem, his job is finished as NBA GM. They will find him another job.

They’re not going to fire him, especially not for the Luka trade. First you have to take emotion out of the equation. This is all about business. The Mavs owners are trying to get a new arena. Casino or no casino they are going to get a new arena. Their current least is up in July 2031 with the American Airlines Center. They trust Nico and are putting all their chips on him and his ability to build a winning team (not necessarily a title team). As long as they are exciting to watch and keep the arena packed Nico isn’t going anywhere., nor should he.

You personally may not agree with or like the team Nico has assembled but fact is that doesn’t matter. Nico is building this team and he’s building HIS vision. The owners seem to like what he’s doing so I don’t see Nico going anywhere until at least 2032 when they are expected to move into their new arena. After that point I exited Nico and the ownership to leave Dallas.

Reports said that Dumont was pissed by Harrison and for what happened after the Luka trade, owners are not happy.

Of course the rigged lottery calmed down the fanbase but no way Harrison will survive 6 years without a title, not even 2.
Fans don't want Harrison and the "Fire Nico" chants will never stop.
Until street clothes plays games and Mavs win games he is ok. But his time in Dallas is done.


Flagg is not Luka, he is not ready as he was. This season is scary.

Actung my friend, your optimism never worked in the past and this time it's not different... The reality will hit you again.

[Mr B]

Do you wanna bet?

Harrison can survive 6 years only with a Championship and Irving/Street clothes will not bring us a ring so he is done here.
But it's not a problem, his job is finished as NBA GM. They will find him another job.

They’re not going to fire him, especially not for the Luka trade. First you have to take emotion out of the equation. This is all about business. The Mavs owners are trying to get a new arena. Casino or no casino they are going to get a new arena. Their current least is up in July 2031 with the American Airlines Center. They trust Nico and are putting all their chips on him and his ability to build a winning team (not necessarily a title team). As long as they are exciting to watch and keep the arena packed Nico isn’t going anywhere., nor should he.

You personally may not agree with or like the team Nico has assembled but fact is that doesn’t matter. Nico is building this team and he’s building HIS vision. The owners seem to like what he’s doing so I don’t see Nico going anywhere until at least 2032 when they are expected to move into their new arena. After that point I exited Nico and the ownership to leave Dallas.

Reports said that Dumont was pissed by Harrison and for what happened after the Luka trade, owners are not happy.

Of course the rigged lottery calmed down the fanbase but no way Harrison will survive 6 years without a title, not even 2.
Fans don't want Harrison and the "Fire Nico" chants will never stop.
Until street clothes plays games and Mavs win games he is ok. But his time in Dallas is done.


Flagg is not Luka, he is not ready as he was. This season is scary.

Actung my friend, your optimism never worked in the past and this time it's not different... The reality will hit you again.

And you believed that report? You believe that a player of Luka’s caliber can be traded without the owner’s knowledge? If you believe that there’s a bridge in Brooklyn I’d like to sell you. Just face it, Nico has built a contending team in spite of trading away its best player. The Mavs may have lucked in to Cooper Flagg but so what? Who cares he plays for the Mavs now and it doesn’t matter how he got here, he’s here.

We all understand you’re still butt hurt over the Luka trade. Get over it. He’s not coming back. He plays for the Lakers now. The Mavs were fine before Luka and they will be fine after Luka.

And no matter how much you wish for it Nico isn’t getting fire buddy. The ownership loves him and honestly overall he hasn’t done a bad job.

[Mavrelous]

They’re not going to fire him, especially not for the Luka trade. First you have to take emotion out of the equation. This is all about business. The Mavs owners are trying to get a new arena. Casino or no casino they are going to get a new arena. Their current least is up in July 2031 with the American Airlines Center. They trust Nico and are putting all their chips on him and his ability to build a winning team (not necessarily a title team). As long as they are exciting to watch and keep the arena packed Nico isn’t going anywhere., nor should he.

You personally may not agree with or like the team Nico has assembled but fact is that doesn’t matter. Nico is building this team and he’s building HIS vision. The owners seem to like what he’s doing so I don’t see Nico going anywhere until at least 2032 when they are expected to move into their new arena. After that point I exited Nico and the ownership to leave Dallas.

Reports said that Dumont was pissed by Harrison and for what happened after the Luka trade, owners are not happy.

Of course the rigged lottery calmed down the fanbase but no way Harrison will survive 6 years without a title, not even 2.
Fans don't want Harrison and the "Fire Nico" chants will never stop.
Until street clothes plays games and Mavs win games he is ok. But his time in Dallas is done.


Flagg is not Luka, he is not ready as he was. This season is scary.

Actung my friend, your optimism never worked in the past and this time it's not different... The reality will hit you again.

And you believed that report? You believe that a player of Luka’s caliber can be traded without the owner’s knowledge? If you believe that there’s a bridge in Brooklyn I’d like to sell you. Just face it, Nico has built a contending team in spite of trading away its best player. The Mavs may have lucked in to Cooper Flagg but so what? Who cares he plays for the Mavs now and it doesn’t matter how he got here, he’s here.

We all understand you’re still butt hurt over the Luka trade. Get over it. He’s not coming back. He plays for the Lakers now. The Mavs were fine before Luka and they will be fine after Luka.

And no matter how much you wish for it Nico isn’t getting fire buddy. The ownership loves him and honestly overall he hasn’t done a bad job.

You can't claim "Nico built a contender" and "Mavs lucked into Flagg" at the same time, winning lottery is a failure of team building not success.
Nico is terrible and has done a terrible job, Luka is the one who fixed it, he carried the roster after the KP trade, and he carried the roster in 23 when Kyrie/Lively were out until they came back.

I am in favor of moving on from this subject, but that doesn't mean we can create alternative reality where Nico Harrison actually a good GM.

[41Dirk41]

They’re not going to fire him, especially not for the Luka trade. First you have to take emotion out of the equation. This is all about business. The Mavs owners are trying to get a new arena. Casino or no casino they are going to get a new arena. Their current least is up in July 2031 with the American Airlines Center. They trust Nico and are putting all their chips on him and his ability to build a winning team (not necessarily a title team). As long as they are exciting to watch and keep the arena packed Nico isn’t going anywhere., nor should he.

You personally may not agree with or like the team Nico has assembled but fact is that doesn’t matter. Nico is building this team and he’s building HIS vision. The owners seem to like what he’s doing so I don’t see Nico going anywhere until at least 2032 when they are expected to move into their new arena. After that point I exited Nico and the ownership to leave Dallas.

Reports said that Dumont was pissed by Harrison and for what happened after the Luka trade, owners are not happy.

Of course the rigged lottery calmed down the fanbase but no way Harrison will survive 6 years without a title, not even 2.
Fans don't want Harrison and the "Fire Nico" chants will never stop.
Until street clothes plays games and Mavs win games he is ok. But his time in Dallas is done.


Flagg is not Luka, he is not ready as he was. This season is scary.

Actung my friend, your optimism never worked in the past and this time it's not different... The reality will hit you again.

And you believed that report? You believe that a player of Luka’s caliber can be traded without the owner’s knowledge? If you believe that there’s a bridge in Brooklyn I’d like to sell you. Just face it, Nico has built a contending team in spite of trading away its best player. The Mavs may have lucked in to Cooper Flagg but so what? Who cares he plays for the Mavs now and it doesn’t matter how he got here, he’s here.

We all understand you’re still butt hurt over the Luka trade. Get over it. He’s not coming back. He plays for the Lakers now. The Mavs were fine before Luka and they will be fine after Luka.

And no matter how much you wish for it Nico isn’t getting fire buddy. The ownership loves him and honestly overall he hasn’t done a bad job.

I read you confused as always... This is not a contending team and you will face it very soon AGAIN.

It's clear that Dumont was ok with Luka trade but he was not ready for what happened after that in the fanbase, you can trust in whatever you want but a lot of people reported the bad vibes in Mavs organization.

That rigged lottery saved Harrison ass for now but it's just a fluke, he is done here. And you have to live with it.
Don't desappear again when things will not go how you think. Please.

The point here is not Harrison is a good GM or a bad one (honestly i think he is not so bad), he agreed to a no basket move by Pelinka/Silver for his personal interest. The problem was never been Luka trade for me, i don't care about Doncic but what he didn't take for him. We basically gifted him.

And please stop talking about "Nico vision", it's just bull. That move was not because his vision.
Nobody is soo stupid to trade the only PG in the roster for another 4/5 who doesn't fit the timeline. It's absurd.
And Harrison is not stupid for sure.

"Defense wins championship" ? And they sign D-Lo

Are you really trust what Harrison said? He disappeared for months.
A man with a vision and with no regrest doesn't act like him. That's sure.

A corrupted GM can't survive with not rings, last year was a disaster.... If the Mavs start of the season will be just mediocre he will fired and Dumont can save his face. This is the real world.

[Mr B]

Reports said that Dumont was pissed by Harrison and for what happened after the Luka trade, owners are not happy.

Of course the rigged lottery calmed down the fanbase but no way Harrison will survive 6 years without a title, not even 2.
Fans don't want Harrison and the "Fire Nico" chants will never stop.
Until street clothes plays games and Mavs win games he is ok. But his time in Dallas is done.


Flagg is not Luka, he is not ready as he was. This season is scary.

Actung my friend, your optimism never worked in the past and this time it's not different... The reality will hit you again.

And you believed that report? You believe that a player of Luka’s caliber can be traded without the owner’s knowledge? If you believe that there’s a bridge in Brooklyn I’d like to sell you. Just face it, Nico has built a contending team in spite of trading away its best player. The Mavs may have lucked in to Cooper Flagg but so what? Who cares he plays for the Mavs now and it doesn’t matter how he got here, he’s here.

We all understand you’re still butt hurt over the Luka trade. Get over it. He’s not coming back. He plays for the Lakers now. The Mavs were fine before Luka and they will be fine after Luka.

And no matter how much you wish for it Nico isn’t getting fire buddy. The ownership loves him and honestly overall he hasn’t done a bad job.

I read you confused as always... This is not a contending team and you will face it very soon AGAIN.

It's clear that Dumont was ok with Luka trade but he was not ready for what happened after that in the fanbase, you can trust in whatever you want but a lot of people reported the bad vibes in Mavs organization.

That rigged lottery saved Harrison ass for now but it's just a fluke, he is done here. And you have to live with it.
Don't desappear again when things will not go how you think. Please.

The point here is not Harrison is a good GM or a bad one (honestly i think he is not so bad), he agreed to a no basket move by Pelinka/Silver for his personal interest. The problem was never been Luka trade for me, i don't care about Doncic but what he didn't take for him. We basically gifted him.

And please stop talking about "Nico vision", it's just bull. That move was not because his vision.
Nobody is soo stupid to trade the only PG in the roster for another 4/5 who doesn't fit the timeline. It's absurd.
And Harrison is not stupid for sure.

"Defense wins championship" ? And they sign D-Lo

Are you really trust what Harrison said? He disappeared for months.
A man with a vision and with no regrest doesn't act like him. That's sure.

A corrupted GM can't survive with not rings, last year was a disaster.... If the Mavs start of the season will be just mediocre he will fired and Dumont can save his face. This is the real world.

Just a question for you. If you hate the Mavs so much now why do you follow them? Seriously why do you still post on this board? Is it just to troll? I’m just curious because I know if I don’t like something I don’t feel the need to immerse myself in it. Just curious as to what your motivation is.

[41Dirk41]

And you believed that report? You believe that a player of Luka’s caliber can be traded without the owner’s knowledge? If you believe that there’s a bridge in Brooklyn I’d like to sell you. Just face it, Nico has built a contending team in spite of trading away its best player. The Mavs may have lucked in to Cooper Flagg but so what? Who cares he plays for the Mavs now and it doesn’t matter how he got here, he’s here.

We all understand you’re still butt hurt over the Luka trade. Get over it. He’s not coming back. He plays for the Lakers now. The Mavs were fine before Luka and they will be fine after Luka.

And no matter how much you wish for it Nico isn’t getting fire buddy. The ownership loves him and honestly overall he hasn’t done a bad job.

I read you confused as always... This is not a contending team and you will face it very soon AGAIN.

It's clear that Dumont was ok with Luka trade but he was not ready for what happened after that in the fanbase, you can trust in whatever you want but a lot of people reported the bad vibes in Mavs organization.

That rigged lottery saved Harrison ass for now but it's just a fluke, he is done here. And you have to live with it.
Don't desappear again when things will not go how you think. Please.

The point here is not Harrison is a good GM or a bad one (honestly i think he is not so bad), he agreed to a no basket move by Pelinka/Silver for his personal interest. The problem was never been Luka trade for me, i don't care about Doncic but what he didn't take for him. We basically gifted him.

And please stop talking about "Nico vision", it's just bull. That move was not because his vision.
Nobody is soo stupid to trade the only PG in the roster for another 4/5 who doesn't fit the timeline. It's absurd.
And Harrison is not stupid for sure.

"Defense wins championship" ? And they sign D-Lo

Are you really trust what Harrison said? He disappeared for months.
A man with a vision and with no regrest doesn't act like him. That's sure.

A corrupted GM can't survive with not rings, last year was a disaster.... If the Mavs start of the season will be just mediocre he will fired and Dumont can save his face. This is the real world.

Just a question for you. If you hate the Mavs so much now why do you follow them? Seriously why do you still post on this board? Is it just to troll? I’m just curious because I know if I don’t like something I don’t feel the need to immerse myself in it. Just curious as to what your motivation is.

So a fan who is not blinded is a hater?

Last time you were so active here you compared a mediocre roster to 2011 Mavs. It's ended bad.

Try to improve.

[Archx]

We already know most of it but this is still wild.

“Nico Harrison was 100 percent threatened by Casey Smith,” a source told ESPN. “Harrison’s going to show that he’s in charge and nobody else can question that.” Harrison said Smith was “too negative,” which many within the team interpreted as Harrison wanting more of a “yes-man” in the role.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba/nba-2025-how-nico-harrison-brutally-fired-dallas-mavericks-staffer-casey-smith-dirk-nowitzki-reaction-luka-doncic/news-story/64108cf1d6587e490d7057189e640a08

[Mr B]

I read you confused as always... This is not a contending team and you will face it very soon AGAIN.

It's clear that Dumont was ok with Luka trade but he was not ready for what happened after that in the fanbase, you can trust in whatever you want but a lot of people reported the bad vibes in Mavs organization.

That rigged lottery saved Harrison ass for now but it's just a fluke, he is done here. And you have to live with it.
Don't desappear again when things will not go how you think. Please.

The point here is not Harrison is a good GM or a bad one (honestly i think he is not so bad), he agreed to a no basket move by Pelinka/Silver for his personal interest. The problem was never been Luka trade for me, i don't care about Doncic but what he didn't take for him. We basically gifted him.

And please stop talking about "Nico vision", it's just bull. That move was not because his vision.
Nobody is soo stupid to trade the only PG in the roster for another 4/5 who doesn't fit the timeline. It's absurd.
And Harrison is not stupid for sure.

"Defense wins championship" ? And they sign D-Lo

Are you really trust what Harrison said? He disappeared for months.
A man with a vision and with no regrest doesn't act like him. That's sure.

A corrupted GM can't survive with not rings, last year was a disaster.... If the Mavs start of the season will be just mediocre he will fired and Dumont can save his face. This is the real world.

Just a question for you. If you hate the Mavs so much now why do you follow them? Seriously why do you still post on this board? Is it just to troll? I’m just curious because I know if I don’t like something I don’t feel the need to immerse myself in it. Just curious as to what your motivation is.

So a fan who is not blinded is a hater?

Last time you were so active here you compared a mediocre roster to 2011 Mavs. It's ended bad.

Try to improve.

You can be upset all you want. I’m just curious why you put yourself through all of this. You don’t have to follow the team if you hate the way they’re built and who’s in charge. It’s ok to take a break from the team until you’re ready to enjoy them again. It’s entertainment. If you’re not being entertained you can easily just change the channel. Again I’m just curious why you put yourself through all of this if you’re not having fun.

[Mr B]

We already know most of it but this is still wild.

“Nico Harrison was 100 percent threatened by Casey Smith,” a source told ESPN. “Harrison’s going to show that he’s in charge and nobody else can question that.” Harrison said Smith was “too negative,” which many within the team interpreted as Harrison wanting more of a “yes-man” in the role.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba/nba-2025-how-nico-harrison-brutally-fired-dallas-mavericks-staffer-casey-smith-dirk-nowitzki-reaction-luka-doncic/news-story/64108cf1d6587e490d7057189e640a08

I mean he is the GM. Other than the owner he’s the boss. We may not like the way he does things but he’s in charge. If I was being insubordinate to my boss he would fire me too.