Slate Daily Feed Hang Up | The Mavericks' Meltdown
Nov 18, 2025
Joining the show are Dan Devine, a Yahoo Sports writer known for his insights on the Dallas Mavericks, Nitish Pahwa from Slate who specializes in sports streaming issues, and Danny Chow from The Ringer, an NBA expert. They dive into the chaos surrounding Nico Harrison's firing, dissecting how it affects the Mavericks' roster. Pahwa explains the contentious Disney-YouTube TV disputes and its impact on sports streaming. Chow analyzes Victor Wembanyama's phenomenal season and the Spurs' playoff chances as they face strategies aimed at minimizing his dominance.
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Defense-First Build Collapsed Without Luka
- Nico Harrison built a defense-first roster around Luka Doncic then traded Luka, leaving a huge offensive hole and depleted draft capital.
- That combination created long-term rebuild constraints and high payroll risk with aging, injured stars.
GM Accountability When Stars Don't Adapt
- A GM's job includes forcing elite players to change when necessary and failing that is organizational malpractice.
- Nico Harrison paid the price for not getting Luka to adapt despite many internal attempts.
Fan Trust Hinges On New Prospect Hope
- Fans' anger centered on Nico as the sin eater, but Cooper Flagg offers a new hope to rebuild engagement.
- Rebuilding trust will require time and prudent roster moves given depleted draft assets.
