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This cascade of trades, injuries, and strategic miscalculations culminated in what many see as the final nail in Nico Harrison’s coffin—and perhaps a turning point for the franchise. The ripple effect of the Luka trade, combined with injuries to key players like Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, has left the team in a fragile state. Their current record, coupled with fan frustration manifesting in arena chants calling for Harrison’s ouster, underscores the depth of dissatisfaction.
What's Next for Dallas?
The immediate question is what lies ahead. With Harrison gone, Dallas’s interim leadership now falls to insiders like Matt Ricardi, Andrew Baker, and Michael Finley. Their core challenge: how to repair a roster hamstrung by financial and draft-complication restrictions.