Mavericks 3-7 Start Sparks Pressure on GM Harrison

The Dallas Mavericks are mired in a disappointing start to the 2025-26 NBA season, sitting at 3-7 and near the bottom of the Western Conference after 10 games, with mounting pressure on general manager Nico Harrison amid fan backlash and organizational frustrations.

The team's woes stem largely from a controversial offseason trade that sent star guard Luka Doncic to another franchise, a move Harrison spearheaded last April. He had promised championship contention upon the team's return, but the Mavericks have instead posted the second-worst offensive rating in the league, just ahead of the Indiana Pacers. Rookie forward Cooper Flagg, selected as a franchise cornerstone in the draft, has shown inconsistency in his early appearances, failing to deliver the immediate impact expected. Adding to the challenges, newly signed veteran Klay Thompson has struggled with a 31.6 percent shooting rate and reduced mobility, leading head coach Jason Kidd to bench him after an early slump. The three-year, $50 million contract for the 35-year-old guard now appears as a risky gamble.

Injuries have compounded the issues, sidelining key players and disrupting lineup cohesion. Center Anthony Davis,...