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Grading the Mavericks: the witch is dead, and the Phoenix rises

The Mavericks were 1-3 this past week, and remain in 14th place in the West. The lone win came against Washington (111-105), while the three losses came in Memphis (118-104) and at home to New Orleans (101-99) and Milwaukee (116-113). Cooper Flagg, for the first time in his young career, led the team in scoring […]

From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 4 reads

Former Mavericks coach Richie Adubato dies at 87

Former Mavericks head coach Richie Adubato has died, according to a statement from his family over the weekend. He was 87. Adubato compiled a 106-228 record at the Mavericks’ helm from 1989-93 after serving as an assistant for head coaches Dick Motta and John Macleod starting in 1986. The New Jersey native was a head […]

From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 2 reads

More Mark Cuban is not the way forward

As soon as Nico Harrison’s sudden and overdue ousting hit the news circuit Tuesday morning, the entire basketball world exploded. The noise had reached a fever pitch after Dallas’ heartbreaking home loss to the Bucks on Monday, a night that featured Cooper Flagg’s breakout game amid controversial “Fire Nico” chants. Action on the Harrison front […]

From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 7 reads

How Dallas Mavericks fans helped get Nico Harrison Fired

The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday morning, following what will likely be remembered by most as the worst nine months any fanbase has ever faced in sports history. This came after Harrison made the daring move to trade fan favorite Luka Doncic to Western Conference rival Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony […]

From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 3 reads

Patrick Dumont publishes open letter to the Dallas Mavericks community

As of approximately 10 a.m. CST, Nico Harrison is no longer the general manager of the Dallas Mavericks. Reported first by NBA insider Marc Stein today, Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont has parted ways with the four-years-tenured general manager, a move that was widely called for by fans and spectators through the end of the 2024-2025 […]

From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 4 reads

Stats rundown: 3 Stats from The Mavs’ 116-114 Loss to the Bucks

Through the first 10 games of the season, the Mavericks have been a mess on both sides of the floor. Heading into Monday night’s matchup with the 6-4 Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas was just 3-7. With a paint defense that was 26th in the NBA and Giannis Antetokounmpo coming to town, it seemed like this was […]

From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 5 reads

Mavericks Fire General Manager Nico Harrison

The Dallas Mavericks have fired General Manager Nico Harrison. The news broke this morning via reports from Shams Charania. Harrison became Dallas’ GM in 2021 and presided over two trips to the Western Conference Finals along with one to the 2024 NBA Finals. In February, 2025 Harrison engineered the trade of franchise superstar Luka Doncic […]

From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 13 reads

Dallas Mavericks Finally Fire Nico Harrison After Brutal Start to the Season

The Dallas Mavericks made the change that many fans have called for over the last nine months. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MachMahon, the Mavericks have decided to move on from general manager Nico Harrison. The decision was reportedly made at a meeting this morning by owner Patrick Dumont. The franchise will reportedly put executives Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi in charge of basketball operations on an interim basis. The decision comes only hours after the Maveric...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 2 reads

The Dallas Mavericks are firing Nico Harrison

The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday at a closed-door meeting, first reported by NBA insider Marc Stein and confirmed by ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon. The decision comes four years into his tenure as Mavericks head of basketball operations and immediately begins a search for a new general manager. The […]

From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 4 reads

Nico Harrison is finally on the hot seat

To say the last six or so months of Mavericks basketball has been weird would be the understatement of the century. Since the Luka Doncic trade in February, most Mavericks fans have been wondering when general manager Nico Harrison would be fired, as the Mavericks have toiled the Western Conference with a losing record since […]

From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Player Grades: Recapping Mavericks vs. Bucks

The Dallas Mavericks were sporting their beautiful Hardwood Classic green jerseys when they welcomed the Milwaukee Bucks to the American Airlines Center Monday night. Languishing as the 14 Seed in the West, Dallas was looking to improve on their 3-7 record but could not get the job done as they fell 116-114. Let’s get to […]

From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 4 reads

Rapid Recap: Bucks 116, Mavericks 114

Well, in a game that absolutely nobody wants to remember, the Bucks eked out a win against the Dallas Mavericks in a game that had no right being that close. Giannis and Kyle Kuzma led the charge in the scoring column, combining for 56 points. Dallas was led by Cooper Flagg, who dropped 26 points, […]

From Brew Hoop | 3 months ago | 4 reads

Mavericks vs Bucks Preview and Injury Update: Standing tall at home

The Dallas Mavericks (3-7) host the Milwaukee Bucks (6-4) on Monday night in Dallas. The Bucks are coming off the front end of a back-to-back against the Rockets which they lost. Dallas came home after defeating the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. There’s plenty of drama going on in Dallas tonight with Nico Harrison apparently […]

From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 5 reads

If Nico Harrison is on the way out, there’s only one man who can right the ship

It seems the tide may finally be turning on the Nico Harrison era of Dallas Mavericks basketball. After months of outrage, protests, billboards, chants, and awkward public encounters with the Mavericks GM, it seems the owner of the Dallas Mavericks has finally had enough. Patrick Dumont has been largely silent since the infamous Luka Dončić […]

From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview: Beat the other team from Texas

For the first time this season, the Milwaukee Bucks will get their first look at Copper Flagg, as they’ll travel to Big D to take on the Dallas Mavericks. It’s the second night of a home-road back-to-back, and Milwaukee is seeking to course-correct after falling short late to Houston yesterday afternoon. The Bucks have won […]

From Brew Hoop | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Wizards’ Grit Returns, but Rebounding and Turnovers Doom Them

The Washington Wizards couldn’t complete a season sweep of the Dallas Mavericks, but last night’s loss was back to the competitive, feisty, entertaining brand of basketball they played for the first couple weeks of the 2025-26 season. When the teams played in the second game of the season, Washington departed Dallas with a win in […]

From Bullets Forever | 3 months ago | 6 reads

Mavericks pick up desperate 111-105 win against Wizards

The Dallas Mavericks picked up a much needed 111-105 victory against the Washington Wizards Saturday night in a sad-off for the ages. Naji Marshall was the man of the moment with a game-leading 30 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals off the bench while CJ McCollum led the Wizards with 25 points. Both […]

From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 3 reads

Wizards vs. Mavericks final score: Washington loses to Dallas, 111-105

The Washington Wizards lost to the Dallas Mavericks 111 to 105 on Saturday night at Capital One Arena. The loss knocks Washington down to a 1-9 start while the Mavericks improve to 3-7. Washington headed into the fourth quarter with an 86-82 lead, but they shot just 30.4 percent from the field and were out […]

From Bullets Forever | 3 months ago | 4 reads