The Dallas Mavericks (3-8) will usher in their No Nicos Era on Wednesday when they host the Phoenix Suns (6-5) at American Airlines Center. Win or lose, this game represents an inflection point in franchise history, and we’re glad it’s here. Moving on begins now.

Some former fans may rush back into the fold, others may trickle back as the team’s outlook shifts and a new direction is charted. But one is for sure — Wednesday’s game will be the first to be played since the team and what’s left of its fandom successfully wriggled free from the specter of Nico Harrison and The Trade That Is And Should Not Be.

We’re all a little (or a lot) worse for wear, no doubt. But at least we can focus on the future and on basketball from this point on. The small consolation begins with a matchup against

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