If the Mavericks decide to move on from Harrison, a logical replacement option already exists within the organization’s basketball operations structure: assistant general manager Matt Riccardi. Riccardi has been a consistent presence within the Mavericks’ front office, frequently involved in day-to-day logistics, and regularly seen on the court pregame, interacting with players and executives. He has developed a strong rapport with players, most notably Kyrie Irving, with whom he has worked in Brooklyn and Dallas.
Source: Dallas Hoops Journal
Source: Dallas Hoops Journal
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
At five separate points during his press conference, Nico Harrison mentioned that defense wins championships.
Here’s how every champion has ranked on offense/defense since the last time the Mavs won a title in 2011.
Mean offense ranking: 5.6
Mean defense ranking: 6.1 pic.x.com/ze6C0XAjLe – 10:32 AM
At five separate points during his press conference, Nico Harrison mentioned that defense wins championships.
Here’s how every champion has ranked on offense/defense since the last time the Mavs won a title in 2011.
Mean offense ranking: 5.6
Mean defense ranking: 6.1 pic.x.com/ze6C0XAjLe – 10:32 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Dallas GM, Nico Harrison, hosted a private media session where he said there was no guarantee Luka Dončić would sign a supermax deal with the Mavericks.
#NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 5:01 AM
Dallas GM, Nico Harrison, hosted a private media session where he said there was no guarantee Luka Dončić would sign a supermax deal with the Mavericks.
#NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 5:01 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👀 Mavs GM, Nico Harrison doubted that Luka Doncic would sign a supermax contract with the team! pic.x.com/DUT50LebjR – 3:37 AM
👀 Mavs GM, Nico Harrison doubted that Luka Doncic would sign a supermax contract with the team! pic.x.com/DUT50LebjR – 3:37 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Nico Harrison did not want to do this closed-door roundtable. This was not his idea. This was something that was enforced by their owner, Patrick Dumont.”
@ShamsCharania on the Mavs GM’s press conference. pic.x.com/lPilLq8iin – 9:09 PM
“Nico Harrison did not want to do this closed-door roundtable. This was not his idea. This was something that was enforced by their owner, Patrick Dumont.”
@ShamsCharania on the Mavs GM’s press conference. pic.x.com/lPilLq8iin – 9:09 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine is LIVE!
🏀 Warriors & Magic Win
🐴 Nico Harrison Meets the Media
🎙️ @cclark_13 at 8:30am ET
🌆 @ClaireMPLS at 9:00am ET
🦌 Doc Rivers at 9:30am ET
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📱 Call the Show: 855-622-5867 pic.x.com/XbaIpKesoo – 7:02 AM
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine is LIVE!
🏀 Warriors & Magic Win
🐴 Nico Harrison Meets the Media
🎙️ @cclark_13 at 8:30am ET
🌆 @ClaireMPLS at 9:00am ET
🦌 Doc Rivers at 9:30am ET
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📱 Call the Show: 855-622-5867 pic.x.com/XbaIpKesoo – 7:02 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
GM Nico Harrison would do it all again and more from him and CEO Rick Welts on assorted topics.
mavs.com/nico-welts-q-a… – 10:12 PM
GM Nico Harrison would do it all again and more from him and CEO Rick Welts on assorted topics.
mavs.com/nico-welts-q-a… – 10:12 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Mavericks’ GM Nico Harrison, ‘There’s no regrets on the trade’
“When you look at this trade, we targeted A.D. with our philosophy of defense wins championships.”
nbcsports.com/nba/news/maver… – 9:32 PM
Mavericks’ GM Nico Harrison, ‘There’s no regrets on the trade’
“When you look at this trade, we targeted A.D. with our philosophy of defense wins championships.”
nbcsports.com/nba/news/maver… – 9:32 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Had a good morning/afternoon with my parents, then log on for two seconds and see Nico Harrison dragging Dirk. Gotta go for a walk. – 5:40 PM
Had a good morning/afternoon with my parents, then log on for two seconds and see Nico Harrison dragging Dirk. Gotta go for a walk. – 5:40 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Was part of the group that interviewed Nico Harrison.
Asked if he maximized the return for Luka.
Nico: “We got what we wanted.”
Asked if Nico sees himself in Dallas long term.
Nico: “I have 3 years left on my contract. I see myself finishing it out.” nytimes.com/athletic/62814… – 4:00 PM
Was part of the group that interviewed Nico Harrison.
Asked if he maximized the return for Luka.
Nico: “We got what we wanted.”
Asked if Nico sees himself in Dallas long term.
Nico: “I have 3 years left on my contract. I see myself finishing it out.” nytimes.com/athletic/62814… – 4:00 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Mavs GM Nico Harrison and CEO Rick Welts spoke to a group of reporters today at American Airlines Center about an array of topics. Will have a story coming soon. – 12:03 PM
Mavs GM Nico Harrison and CEO Rick Welts spoke to a group of reporters today at American Airlines Center about an array of topics. Will have a story coming soon. – 12:03 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mavs GM Nico Harrison and CEO Rick Welts just wrapped up an hour-long session with select members of Dallas-based media.
“Defense wins championships” was the phrase uttered most often.
Will have full coverage on @espn this afternoon. – 12:01 PM
Mavs GM Nico Harrison and CEO Rick Welts just wrapped up an hour-long session with select members of Dallas-based media.
“Defense wins championships” was the phrase uttered most often.
Will have full coverage on @espn this afternoon. – 12:01 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Mavericks execs Nico Harrison and Rick Welts are holding a roundtable this AM with selected Dallas media members.
Cameras/audio recording devices were not permitted for Harrison’s first session with local reporters since the Luka Dončić trade.
More NBA: tinyurl.com/yrmzrx83 pic.x.com/mHeVLMn8BQ – 11:03 AM
Mavericks execs Nico Harrison and Rick Welts are holding a roundtable this AM with selected Dallas media members.
Cameras/audio recording devices were not permitted for Harrison’s first session with local reporters since the Luka Dončić trade.
More NBA: tinyurl.com/yrmzrx83 pic.x.com/mHeVLMn8BQ – 11:03 AM
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