Mavericks Fans Hope for Redemption with Irving's Return

0:00Welcome to NBA News today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NBA fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. Nearly four months ago, the Dallas Mavericks fired their general manager, Nico Harrison. Fans have not forgotten the move, as shown during Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Mavericks lost 100 to 87 and fell 18 games below 500. Team Governor Patrick Dumont sat courtside, something he has done more often lately amid rumors of investors eyeing a bigger stake in the team. Alongside Mark Cuban, a fan passing by thanked Dumont for the firing with a fist bump and Dumont laughed and acknowledged it. The tension started a year earlier, when the Mavericks traded superstar Luca Doncici to the Los Angeles Lakers. Many blame Harrison for convincing leadership to make the deal after building a finals team. Fans voiced their anger through protests outside the arena and constant fire, Nico chants around town. It peaked in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, where deafening chance rang out during key

1:02free throws that the Mavericks missed. Now the team is lottery bound this season, but hope lingers with Kyrie Irving returning healthy next year. Cooper Flag gaining experience and A. Strong draft pick ahead, success could mend fan relations while another rough year might spark sell the team calls. The daily news now is made possible with support from our sponsor.