Mavs GM Nico Harrison says fans' love for Luka Doncic was deeper than he knew, but stands by trade

Jason Kidd has expressed resentment towards the Dallas Mavericks front office regarding the midseason trade of Luka Doncic, despite sharing some frustrations with Doncic that contributed to the decision. His frustration stemmed from the team's injury issues and the challenge of reshaping a roster built around Doncic, culminating in a notable refusal to attend a post-game press conference in February. The situation is complicated by Kidd's hiring as head coach before Nico Harrison took over...

On Monday, five ties among NBA teams with identical regular-season records were resolved through random drawings to establish the selection order for the 2025 NBA draft. Conducted by NBA President Byron Spruell in Secaucus, New Jersey, the tiebreaker process was overseen by Ernst & Young's Marc Dieli. The outcomes included the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, and Sacramento Kings winning their respective tiebreakers, while the Memphis Grizzlies secured the top pick among three teams, and the...

In a recent media session, Mavericks GM Nico Harrison refrained from confirming whether Luka Doncic is a championship-caliber player, calling the question "unfair" and instead expressing optimism about the team's future. He acknowledged the significance of Doncic to the fan base, admitting he underestimated it, and stated that the Mavericks believe they have a championship-caliber team for the next season. Harrison also commented on the recent Luka trade, suggesting that perceptions of players like Anthony...

In Game 1 of the NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers, led by guard Austin Reaves, suffered a 117-95 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite Reaves' effort, the team struggled to play hard and stay organized, a theme noted by JJ Redick, who emphasized the need for focused intensity and attention to detail. The Lakers must adapt quickly and improve their performance, as they have previously shown they can bounce back after tough losses, but...

Mike Curtis reported that Mavs GM Nico Harrison stated he was not instructed to trade Luka Doncic by governor Patrick Dumont, emphasizing a collaborative decision-making process. Harrison acknowledged the significance of Doncic to Mavs fans and expressed confidence in the team's future, suggesting they will be championship contenders next season despite past injuries. He also addressed criticism over the trade value received, noting that perceptions of players like Anthony Davis influence fan reactions to such...