The Dallas Mavericks are prioritizing the careful selection of their next general manager after firing Nico Harrison, especially in light of their franchise cornerstone, Cooper Flagg. The team will not appoint a full-time GM before the February 5 trade deadline, leaving Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi as co-interim GMs to manage trades, including potential moves involving Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson. Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont seeks a candidate with prior executive experience, considering options like former Jazz GM Dennis Lindsey. The new GM will need time to prepare for the June draft and the offseason, as the Mavericks aim for a significant summer.
