Mavericks fans calling for Nico Harrison’s firing during a game against the Sacramento Kings in February 2025. Tim Heitman / Getty Images
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks fans still aren’t moving past management’s decision to trade one of the most gifted offensive players in NBA history.
Nearly nine months after Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas fans continue to call for his job.
Late in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks’ 117-107 loss to the Washington Wizards on Friday, the American Airlines Center crowd broke out in a “Fire Nico” chant. A small section of the American Airlines Crowd chanted “Fire Nico” on Wednesday during the Mavericks’ loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The crowd’s calls for Harrison’s job Friday were significantly louder.
Mavericks fall to 0-2. They lose to Wizards 117-107. More brutal offense. 21 turnovers. Shot 10 of 34 from 3. “Fire Nico” chants near the end. pic.twitter.com/Ndx6NdnN7O
— Christian Clark (@christianpclark) October 25, 2025
The Mavericks entered Friday’s game as heavy favorites against the Wizards. They took a 14-point lead late in the first quarter. But over the final three quarters, Dallas was outscored 89-72.
Dallas’ lack of ballhandling and shaky outside shooting were problems in a second straight game.
The Mavericks committed 21 turnovers, and they shot 10 of 34 from 3. Coach Jason Kidd has opted not to start a point guard. D’Angelo Russell, who signed with the Mavericks in free agency last summer, came off the bench. He scored one point and had three assists in nine minutes.
Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington and Anthony Davis combined for 18 turnovers.
Flagg scored 11 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter. He connected on a 3-pointer with four minutes remaining, which cut Washington’s lead to six. But on Dallas’ next two possessions, Flagg turned the ball over, which contributed to Washington earning its first win of the season.
The loss dropped the Mavericks to 0-2. They next play Sunday against the Toronto Raptors at home.
Oct 25, 2025
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