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Mavericks, NBA fans react to Nico Harrison’s long-awaited dismissal

It's a day of celebration for Dallas Mavericks fans.
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Jun 27, 2025; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison speaks to the media at the Dallas Mavericks Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Jun 27, 2025; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison speaks to the media at the Dallas Mavericks Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The Dallas Mavericks finally made the move that everyone has been waiting on for nearly a year on Tuesday morning, firing general manager Nico Harrison early in his fifth season with the franchise. Dallas is just 3-8 overall in the initial stages of the 2025-26 campaign, including 2-5 at home.

Last February, Harrison spearheaded a controversial trade that went down in the middle of the night, shipping off franchise star Luka Doncic in exchange for oft-injured Anthony Davis and Max Christie. Since then, the Mavericks have compiled a 16-28 regular-season record and were dominated by the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Play-In game.

READ MORE: Mavericks already pushing for former executive to be Nico Harrison replacement

In the wake of dealing Doncic to the West Coast, Harrison and team governor Patrick Dumont were put under the microscope by the fan base. The franchise even ejected supporters from the arena who vocally criticized Harrison or brought creative signs calling for his job.

In basically every home game this season, the chants of 'Fire Nico' have echoed through American Airlines Center. In his final contest with the Mavericks, a 116-114 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Harrison was front and center to listen to fans voice their displeasure. It was a fitting end as Dallas choked away a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter.

Obviously, Harrison's firing doesn't come as a massive surprise. If anything, fans and figures across the league are wondering how it took this long in the first place.

There were a variety of reactions, depending on which side of the line you sit on. Check them out below.

Mavericks Supporters, NBA Fans React To Nico Harrison's Dismissal

Nico Harrison
Oct 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

A Cathartic Moment For Mavericks Fans

Patrick Dumont Isn't Off The Hook

A Conspiracy Mavericks Fans Will Probably Agree With

Lakers Fans Still Support Nico

A Legendary Failure For The Mavericks

Time Has Told

READ MORE: Mavericks respond to "Fire Nico" chants after collapse against Bucks

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DUSTIN LEWIS

Lewis joined BucsGameday when it was founded in 2022. He's also the Editor-In-Chief of NoleGameday. A graduate of Florida State, Lewis has worked for NG since 2016.

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