The Dallas Mavericks are in turmoil. And at the center of it all stands Nico Harrison. His decisions have not just shaken the roster—they’ve shattered fan loyalty. For many, the legacy built over 25 years feels like a distant memory, fading under the weight of poor management. Worse, the controversy goes beyond the Luka Doncic trade. Take last summer, for example. Harrison handed Klay Thompson a $50 million deal. But for what?

A spark of hope or a desperate gamble? Under Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s mettle, the Mavs had become the 2023-24 Season runners-up. But Nico Harrison was too ambitious to land Thompson for the team. His logic was simple, the Warriors veteran would be the perfect addition to the team. But, 54 games later, the stats tell a different story. With an average of 13.8 pts, 3.5 rebs, and 2.0 ast, the Captain is far from his spark.

Thus, the Mavericks super fan page MFFL Nation tweeted: “Wouldn’t be shocked if Klay requests a trade or even if Nico moves him this offseason… Love the guy, but doubt this is what he thought his time would look like in Dallas.” Even Thompson was hungry to prove his muffled points to Steve Kerr and Co. when he left the Bay on a bitter note. Recovering from two seasons of injury and missing out on rotations made him leave the Dubs and Steph.

What was the ultimate result? Nothing but disappointment. And well, can you truly blame the fans for holding a grudge against Nico Harrison? Surely not. The GM has become a major thorn for the Mavs Nation. And it’s safe to say, Dallas isn’t happy with him as demands of expulsion continue to roar around. And yes, the damage is done, and the cracks are impossible to ignore.

Mavs Nation continues to fume with rage against Nico Harrison as the latest allegations take center stage

One of the fans noted: “The GM clearly is either mentally slow or is corrupt and is getting kickbacks for these terrible trades.” This Mavs die-hard harshly criticized the GM Nico Harrison, accusing them of either incompetence or corruption (or both). They suggested he might be receiving ‘kickbacks’ for making poor trades. Simply put, the fans are accusing Harrison that he might be making bad trades to personally benefit from secret payments.

Meanwhile, Emmy Winning director Jason Gallagher’s tweet was nothing but an angry rant. Seeing his favorites fall from grace has taken an emotional toll on him. Thus he wrote:

Jason Gallagher criticized Nico Harrison for ruining 25 years of Dallas Mavericks’ basketball culture. He claimed Harrison’s poor decisions have shocked fans, players, and executives. He even suggested that firing the 52YO GM is the only way for the franchise to move forward. His comments highlight growing frustration within the Mavericks’ community.

Moreover, another fan commented:

“The Luka Doncic trade is so historically awful and upsetting that we’ve completely glossed over how unnecessary the Caleb Martin trade is. The Mavericks are stuck without the ability to add to their shorthanded roster because that deal put them right up against the hard cap.” If you say that the Doncic trade did not surprise you, you’re bluffing yourself. It was a disastrous move, to say the least. Someone who took the team to the finals 7 months ago, found his way out, and how? Some say that it was a method to divert the fans from the unnecessary Caleb Martin trade.

Another fan added:

“Trading away your 25-year-old superstar for an injury-prone 31-year-old star to maximize the contending window around your injury-prone 32-year-old star has gone about as well as anyone not named Nico Harrison would think.” The Mavericks blamed Luka Doncic’s exit on his conditioning, weight, and injuries. Yet, Nico Harrison now faces issues similar with Anthony Davis. Worse, Kyrie Irving is out for the season with an ACL tear, and Klay Thompson struggles to regain form. As problems pile up, the questions only grow louder.

Lastly one of the heartbroken yet enraged fans chipped in:

“Crazy how one clueless gm, can destroy franchise..” Poor decisions weaken the roster, limit future moves, and frustrate fans and players. Fans-turned-critics argue that bad leadership can quickly undo a team’s culture and long-term vision.

Thus, the Dallas Mavericks’ future hangs by a thread, and all eyes are on Nico Harrison. His risky decisions— from the Luka Doncic trade to the Klay Thompson gamble— have shattered trust and weakened the roster. With fans outraged, key players struggling, and doubts growing louder, one question remains: How much more damage can Dallas endure under his leadership?