The Dallas Mavericks are in turmoil, and big changes are on the horizon. Less than 24 hours after firing former general manager Nico Harrison, the organization is reportedly preparing to overhaul its roster. For a franchise that has suffered a stunning two-year decline, this moment feels like a turning point. Many argue that no team in recent league history has collapsed as quickly or as dramatically as the Mavericks.
Fans are still reeling from Harrison’s decision to trade away superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that seemed illogical after Dončić had just led the team to the NBA Finals. Since that trade, the Mavericks’ performance has steadily deteriorated, fueling frustration toward the front office. While Harrison is now gone, the consequences of his decisions remain. With the team holding one of the worst records in the Western Conference, everyone is asking what comes next.
What Does Mark Cuban’s Return Mean for Mavericks?
While the billionaire businessman sold his majority stake in the organization, Mark Cuban was never truly gone. However, he was no longer involved in roster decisions, a situation that many believe was directly tied to Harrison’s presence. It is widely understood that Cuban was not consulted on the Dončić trade. Now, Harrison’s departure has opened the door for Cuban to re-engage with the team’s basketball operations.
According to recent reports, Cuban is not just returning, he is expected to be a central figure in the discussions about the team’s future. His influence is already being felt as the new leadership group considers a complete overhaul of the roster.
“As for what’s next, I’m told that Mark Cuban, the Mavs’ minority owner who was exiled from basketball operations by Harrison, is back at the table. I’m also told that radical roster changes have already been discussed by Dallas’s new brain trust. Big changes could be coming to Big D.”
The Mavericks have discussed blowing up the roster, per @SIChrisMannix
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The situation is complicated by the status of the team’s two remaining stars, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. Both veteran champions are currently sidelined with injuries. Although Davis is expected to return in the coming weeks, reports suggest Irving could miss the entire season. This leaves the front office with a difficult choice.
While the fanbase got their wish with Harrison’s firing, it remains unclear how they feel about the team’s current stars. Davis was acquired in the controversial Dončić trade, while Irving was a key piece of the 2024 NBA Finals run.
With both players having reputations for being injury-prone, the Mavericks must decide their path forward. Fans are left to wonder if the organization will build around its two injured leaders or trade them away to begin a full-scale rebuild.
