FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 9 | History Defined

Mavs GM Nico Harrison talks Kyrie Irving’s free agency, dismisses Luka Doncic trade fears

DALLAS — Before Nico Harrison started his end-of-season interview Tuesday afternoon, the Mavericks’ general manager walked past the microphone at the podium and grabbed a bottle of water off the table in the far corner.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

How the Mavericks went from the NBA’s final four to national punchline

One year after an improbable run to the West finals, the Mavericks have fallen apart in every way possible and become one of the NBA’s biggest jokes

The Guardian - US · Apr 10, 2023

Mark Cuban Q&A: ‘I blew it’ on roster; keeping Kyrie Irving; Jason Kidd not the problem

DALLAS — Mark Cuban says the reason he seldom speaks publicly about his team these days is because the Mavericks are in a “new world” under second-year general manager Nico Harrison and he generally prefers that Harrison be the franchise’s communicator.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

Luka Doncic drops 53 points in return from injury, leads Mavs to victory over Detroit

DALLAS — Last January, the Mavericks won seven of their last ten games and went 12-4 for the month, catapulting themselves to a strong regular-season finish and, ultimately, the Western Conference finals.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023

Nico Harrison Q&A: How Mavs GM views Jalen Brunson exit, Christian Wood future and more

DETROIT — The Mavericks’ most noticeable gap this season is about to take the spotlight.

Tribune News Service · Dec 3, 2022

Kyrie Irving? Surely the Mavericks aren’t that desperate, nor should they be

Turns out the culprit wasn’t the North Texas heat. Or those extra onions in the potato salad. Or the habanero barbecue sauce.

Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2022

Analyzing Christian Wood’s fit with Mavs: Pressure off Luka Doncic in more ways than one

DALLAS — Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison admitted in a post-playoff interview that Dallas’ desire to upgrade the frontcourt was “no secret” this offseason.

Tribune News Service · Jun 18, 2022

With Christian Wood trade, Mavs ditch draft, fill major need

DALLAS — The Mavericks have made their 2022 draft-night decision — more than a week before the June 23 event.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022

Rockets made Christian Wood partly with Paolo Banchero or Chet Holmgren in mind

Tim MacMahon: Rockets were looking to move Christian Wood to clear playing time for Alperen Sengun and likely the No. 3 overall pick, whether that's Paolo Banchero or Chet Holmgren. They pounced on chance to acquire a first-round pick (and no ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2022

Luka Doncic’s not-so-offseason plans: Input on Mavs’ roster moves and lots more basketball

DALLAS — Luka Doncic wore an outlandish pair of Mavericks shorts, a rainbow-lined hat and a pair of sunglasses hooked to his T-Shirt as he spent part of Friday at the team practice facility, wrapping up his fourth NBA season.

Tribune News Service · May 28, 2022