The Zach Lowe Show Mavericks Fire Nico. What’s Next? Plus, Possible Anthony Davis Trades With J. Kyle Mann.
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Nov 12, 2025 
J. Kyle Mann, an insightful NBA reporter, joins to discuss the Dallas Mavericks' shocking firing of Nico Harrison. They delve into the implications for the team and explore the rationale behind potential Anthony Davis trades. Mann offers intriguing perspectives on whether the Mavericks should pivot towards young talent like Cooper Flagg and debates timing for major trades. The duo also analyzes various teams' interest in Davis, from the Clippers' desperate fit to unconventional proposals involving the Bulls and the Heat.
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Trade Shock And Rapid Fallout
- Trading Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis radically shortened Dallas's championship window and shocked fans and media.
- Zach Lowe calls the trade "the craziest, most unfathomable transaction" and says its consequences unfolded within nine months.
Window Shortened By Age And Injuries
- The Mavericks' decision compressed their competitive timeline around an older, injury-prone Anthony Davis.
- Lowe notes that swapping a top-three player for an older star made Dallas unusually vulnerable to injuries.
Everyday Fans Reacted In Shock
- J. Kyle Mann recounts his wife hearing about the trade and being stunned, highlighting its cultural shock.
- He says even non-sports fans reacted strongly to the Luka trade news.