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Who is Masai Ujiri, the new Mavericks president Patrick Dumont chose to replace Nico Harrison?
TL;DR
Masai Ujiri has been appointed as the new president of the Dallas Mavericks, replacing Nico Harrison. This decision follows a tumultuous period for the team after a controversial trade involving Luka Doncic.
Key points
- Masai Ujiri replaces Nico Harrison as Mavericks president
- Nico Harrison was fired after a controversial trade involving Luka Doncic
- Mark Cuban expressed regret over the trade decision
- Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi managed operations temporarily
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The Dallas Mavericks have been in damage control since owner Patrick Dumont fired GM Nico Harrison in November. The move followed a disastrous trade in February that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, who was later traded to the Washington Wizards.
It was a horrible decision from the Mavs that tanked the team’s performance and alienated the fanbase. Minority owner Mark Cuban later claimed that if he had been informed, he never would have allowed Harrison to send Doncic to Los Angeles.
For the last six months, assistant GMs Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi ran basketball operations while Dumont searched for a leader to build around rookie Cooper Flagg.
Q&A
Why did the Dallas Mavericks fire Nico Harrison?
Nico Harrison was fired due to a disastrous trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers, which negatively impacted the team's performance and fan relations.
Who is Masai Ujiri and what is his background?
Masai Ujiri is a prominent NBA executive known for his successful tenure with the Toronto Raptors, where he played a key role in building the team that won the 2019 NBA Championship.
What impact will Masai Ujiri have on the Mavericks?
Masai Ujiri is expected to bring his expertise in team building and player development to help revitalize the Mavericks and improve their standing in the league.
Who are the Mavericks' assistant GMs that managed operations before Ujiri's appointment?
Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi served as the assistant GMs who ran basketball operations for the Mavericks during the search for a new president.
