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Michael Kadlick

Nico Harrison's Awkward End-of-Season Press Conference Was Enforced by Mavericks Ownership

Harrison has been under quite the microscope since the NBA trade deadline. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

When Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison met reporters earlier this week for the first time since trading franchise cornerstone and fan favorite Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, he did so in a very strange fashion—only allowing select reporters and not permitting cameras or any recording devices.

Needless to say, the nature of the presser has been highly scrutinized by both fans and media alike in recent days. Now? It's come to light that the meeting wasn’t even Harrison’s decision, but rather initiated by Mavericks ownership.

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