“Interesting to watch what Mavs do” - Announcer raises doubts over GM Nico Harrison's future in Dallas Mavericks

Key Highlights

• Luka Doncic has been traded from Dallas Mavericks to Los Angeles Lakers
• Dallas Mavericks’ GM Nico facing intense backlash
• An announcer questioned future of Mavs

Emotions ran high when news broke of Luka Doncic’s trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. The move came as a massive shock not only to NBA fans but also to Doncic’s friends and family. Even Doncic himself admitted he was stunned by the trade. In the aftermath, Dallas Mavericks’ General Manager Nico Harrison has been facing intense backlash. So much so that even an announcer raised doubts over the team’s future and what could go wrong during the offseason.

Announcer joins in as Nico Harrison faces backlash post Luka Doncic tradeA different side of Nico was visible after the Mavericks suffered a humiliating loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. “Really interesting to watch what the Mavs do this offseason with their front office, with their coaching staff, with the roster. And a lot of that may depend on how Luka and the Lakers do,” an announcer said.

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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 17, 2025

Adding to the GM’s misery, another broadcaster commented, “Look, they made a decision to move on from arguably the most talented player to ever put a Mavericks jersey on—and certainly offensively in Luka Doncic. Gut punch to the fanbase and now, as you said, you gotta sit back with the Mavericks most likely now here gonna be home and watch what kind of a run Luka and the Lakers can go on this postseason.”

From death threats and angry messages to being booed and heavily criticised, Harrison has found himself at the center of a storm. The streets have echoed with chants of "FIRE NICO!", reflecting the outrage of the fanbase. Despite the backlash, Harrison remains defiant. He has stood by his controversial decision to trade Doncic, saying he has no regrets. However, a

Luka Doncic hasn’t spoken to Nico Harrison since the tradeSpeaking to ESPN on Friday, Luka Doncic addressed the trade and revealed he hasn't spoken to Nico Harrison since the move. "It's just sad the way he's talking right now," Doncic told ESPN.

"I never say anything bad about him, and I just want to move on. The fans, my ex-teammates, I'll always keep at heart. It's time for me to move on from there. I mean it's painful, depending on how you take it," he added. "It mostly came from Dallas, so I didn't want to talk back. But I don't really read that much stuff. I'm just trying to focus on my journey."

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With the Mavericks' season coming to a disappointing end, all eyes now turn to Doncic and the Lakers, who will begin their playoff campaign on Sunday against the Timberwolves.