Mavs relieve Nico Harrison of his role as GM

The Dallas Mavericks announced GM Nico Harrison has been relieved of his duties as general manager, team governor Patrick Dumont said Tuesday.

The Mavs have appointed Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi as co-interim general managers as the team will begin a “comprehensive search” for a permanent replacement.

The Mavs hired Harrison in 2021 , announcing his addition to the team on the same day they announced the hiring of coach Jason Kidd. Harrison oversaw the team and its rise behind its then-star, Luka Dončić, as the Mavs made the NBA Finals in 2024. Dallas lost the series 4-1, but seemingly had a bright future with Dončić and other key players in tow.

However, Harrison and the Mavs stunned the NBA world last season when Dončić was dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster,