Mavericks' Nico Harrison Facing Major Backlash After Cooper Flagg Comments Published Jun 29, 2025 at 10:52 AM EDT Updated Jun 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM EDT ...

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was at the center of attention after luck landed his team the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. With that selection, Dallas chose Duke’s ...

Nico Harrison has had a rough few months — but he hopes things are on the up and up. Harrison, the general manager of the Mavericks, traded away the team’s superstar Luka Doncic in February ...

Nico Harrison is just not capable of saying what needs to be said at any given point. He always has to find a way to embarrass himself. The latest came during Cooper Flagg's introductory press ...

After the selection, Harrison spoke with media members where he was asked if he hopes the criticism of him will fade with Flagg on the roster. "I'm hoping so," Harrison said. "I'm assuming so, maybe." ...

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison speaks during a news conference after selecting Duke’s Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Dallas.

Given the number of big men, lack of shooting and Irving’s injury, Harrison will look for backcourt help. And the Mavs are focused on developing Flagg. It’s a near-perfect situation for Flagg.