Mavericks Hire Mike Schmitz as GM
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- Dallas Mavericks hired Mike Schmitz as general manager, reporting to President Masai Ujiri, on Friday.
- Mike Schmitz previously served as the Portland Trail Blazers assistant general manager since May 2022 after a stint as an ESPN draft analyst starting in 2017.
- Masai Ujiri praised Schmitz as “one of the most respected evaluators” and highlighted his ability to build a collaborative culture across basketball operations.
- Nico Harrison was dismissed as the Mavericks’ GM on Nov 11 after a 3‑8 start and fan backlash from the February 2025 trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Dallas Mavericks are projected to receive a high lottery pick in next month’s draft, following the selection of Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in 2024.
Why it matters: The hire gives Dallas a respected evaluator to steer a rebuilding roster after the Luka Doncic trade and a poor start, while the upcoming high‑lottery pick offers a chance to add top talent and restore fan confidence.
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