Mavericks Front Office Reportedly Weighing Nico Harrison's Future

The Dallas Mavericks’ nightmare start to the season has reportedly placed general manager Nico Harrison and his job in serious jeopardy.

Internal discussions have already begun about whether the team’s top executive will remain in charge beyond this season, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon.

“When I say big changes might be coming, the legitimate question right now is whether Nico Harrison’s job is in serious jeopardy,” MacMahon said. “When you talk to people about the Mavericks around the league, it is the first question that people are asking.”

Nico Harrison’s job security may be in “serious jeopardy”, per @BannedMacMahon

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The Mavericks under the coaching of Harrison this season currently sit at 3–7, holding the 14th seed in the Western Conference after a string of early-season setbacks.

Anthony Davis has been sidelined with a lingering injury just five games into the campaign, while Kyrie Irving remains out indefinitely, with uncertainty surrounding whether he’ll even return this season.

Add to that Cooper Flagg’s rocky rookie campaign and Klay Thompson’s shooting struggles, and frustration is mounting fast in Dallas.

Dirk Nowitzki, who remains close to the organization and to Luka Doncic, didn’t mince words when describing the team’s situation recently on NBA on Prime.

“I feel bad for my Mavs fans. This has been a disastrous start. There’s a hole at the point guard and playmaking position,” Nowitzki said. “We knew that hole wasn’t filled this summer, so there’s a hole in shot creation, there’s a hole in shot making. We said coming into the season that health is big for them. Obviously, Kyrie’s out for a couple more months.”

He added, “You need AD healthy, you need Lively healthy, and both of those guys have already been out for a while. Gafford has missed some games, so it’s been just a disaster start… nobody can make shots. It’s been tough to watch.”