
Mavericks Look to Turn Page After GM Firing Amid Fan Backlash
Dallas coach Jason Kidd urged fans to support the current roster and move past frustrations tied to recently fired general manager Nico Harrison after months of in-arena protests.

Dallas coach Jason Kidd urged fans to support the current roster and move past frustrations tied to recently fired general manager Nico Harrison after months of in-arena protests.

Dallas announced that veteran guard Dante Exum will undergo a second knee surgery and miss the entire 2025–26 season, deepening the team’s uncertainty at point guard.

Dallas will be without center Dereck Lively II for the rest of the season after the 21-year-old elected to undergo right foot surgery, forcing the struggling Mavericks to consider roster adjustments.

Dallas is reportedly unwilling to pursue a Klay Thompson buyout for now as the franchise evaluates potential trade options amid Miami's interest.

Dallas rides a balanced attack and a poised rookie performance to a 123–115 home win over Golden State.

Dallas moved Anthony Davis to Washington for Khris Middleton and draft capital, signaling a clear shift away from a short-lived win-now experiment and toward building around rookie Cooper Flagg.