Stadium News

Breaking News from the Bench to the Bleachers

Masai Ujiri

Mavericks poach Mike Schmitz from Trail Blazers for GM position

The Dallas Mavericks have hired Mike Schmitz as their new general manager, the team announced on Friday. Schmitz, who served as assistant general manager for the Portland Trail Blazers since 2022, will be responsible for overseeing the franchise’s basketball operations under president Masai Ujiri. Schmitz is known for his intelligence and discipline in player evaluation. … The post Mavericks poach Mike Schmitz from Trail Blazers for GM position appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreMavericks poach Mike Schmitz from Trail Blazers for GM position

Laying out Masai Ujiri’s perfect first Mavericks offseason after replacing Nico Harrison

After one of the most chaotic and emotionally exhausting stretches in franchise history, the Dallas Mavericks finally hit the reset button. They have brought in Masai Ujiri to replace Nico Harrison as the architect of the organization’s future. For a fanbase still reeling from the aftermath of the Luka Doncic era, the move signals a […] The post Laying out Masai Ujiri’s perfect first Mavericks offseason after replacing Nico Harrison appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreLaying out Masai Ujiri’s perfect first Mavericks offseason after replacing Nico Harrison

Former ESPN analyst Mike Schmitz hired as Dallas Mavericks GM

Three NBA Drafts ago, Mike Schmitz was on-air for ESPN, breaking down picks and analyzing prospects. Now, he is the general manager of the Dallas Mavericks. Schmitz’s meteoric rise from media to the top ranks of an NBA front office leaves him as by far the most successful among a growing contingent of basketball analysts…

Read moreFormer ESPN analyst Mike Schmitz hired as Dallas Mavericks GM

Mavericks hire Trail Blazers executive as GM under Masai Ujiri

The Dallas Mavericks continued reshaping their front office Friday, naming Mike Schmitz as general manager shortly after hiring Masai Ujiri as team president and alternate governor earlier this week. The move signals a significant organizational shift as Dallas looks to establish a new leadership structure following a disappointing 26-56 season. Schmitz will report directly to […] The post Mavericks hire Trail Blazers executive as GM under Masai Ujiri appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreMavericks hire Trail Blazers executive as GM under Masai Ujiri

Masai Ujiri has great message for Mavericks fans still hurting from Luka Doncic trade

Masai Ujiri knows what he’s getting into as the next team president of the Dallas Mavericks. News broke on Monday that the Mavs were hiring Ujiri to replace disgraced executive Nico Harrison, who remains public enemy No. 1 in Dallas for orchestrating the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. During his … The post Masai Ujiri has great message for Mavericks fans still hurting from Luka Doncic trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreMasai Ujiri has great message for Mavericks fans still hurting from Luka Doncic trade

Masai Ujiri responds if he would have made Luka Doncic trade

Longtime NBA general manager Masai Ujiri is gearing up for his new gig as GM of the Dallas Mavericks. A position that carries a heavy stigma following the infamous trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2025. On Tuesday, Uriji was asked whether or not he would have made the trade, per […] The post Masai Ujiri responds if he would have made Luka Doncic trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreMasai Ujiri responds if he would have made Luka Doncic trade

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Trade Gets Addressed By Masai Ujiri

The Luka Doncic era with the Dallas Mavericks concluded over one year ago, but it’s still a burning topic in Texas. Even with the organization turning to a new page multiple times since Luka’s departure, the question still gets asked. Would anybody not named Nico Harrison make that deal with the Los Angeles Lakers? Masai […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic Trade Gets Addressed By Masai Ujiri appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreLakers’ Luka Doncic Trade Gets Addressed By Masai Ujiri

Masai Ujiri views ‘little prince’ Cooper Flagg turning into Dallas’ ‘king’

In his introductory press conference, Dallas Mavericks team president and alternate governor Masai Ujiri addressed one of the most talked-about aspects of the team over the past two seasons: the departure of Luka Doncic and the arrival of Cooper Flagg. Many Mavericks fans are still heartbroken over the trade. brokered by former team president Nico […] The post Masai Ujiri views ‘little prince’ Cooper Flagg turning into Dallas’ ‘king’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreMasai Ujiri views ‘little prince’ Cooper Flagg turning into Dallas’ ‘king’

Masai Ujiri leaves door open to Mavericks Jason Kidd coaching change

The Dallas Mavericks recently opted to shake things up by naming Masai Ujiri as the leader of their new front office regime. Ujiri takes over for Nico Harrison, who was fired midway through last season after his disastrous trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in early 2025. Whenever a new front office […] The post Masai Ujiri leaves door open to Mavericks Jason Kidd coaching change appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreMasai Ujiri leaves door open to Mavericks Jason Kidd coaching change

Jason Kidd not guaranteed to return as Mavericks coach

New Dallas Mavericks team president Masai Ujiri gave Jason Kidd some reason to sweat on Tuesday. Ujiri was introduced as the new Mavericks president, and one of the topics he was asked to address was Kidd’s future as head coach. Interestingly, Ujiri chose not to make a clear statement about Kidd’s future. Ujiri said he … The post Jason Kidd not guaranteed to return as Mavericks coach appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreJason Kidd not guaranteed to return as Mavericks coach

Timberwolves Get Key Front Office News Before Game 1 vs Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a playoff upset in the first round of the 2026 NBA postseason. By defeating the Denver Nuggets in six games, the Timberwolves are firing up Game 1 of round two against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, May 4. As the Timberwolves prepare for the matchup, some important news regarding […] The post Timberwolves Get Key Front Office News Before Game 1 vs Spurs appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreTimberwolves Get Key Front Office News Before Game 1 vs Spurs

The first bombshell move Masai Ujiri must make with Mavericks after replacing Nico Harrison

On Monday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Dallas Mavericks would be hiring former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri to be the new leader of their front office. Ujiri worked with the Raptors up until 2025, and will now join a Mavericks team whose front office has been in limbo ever since they […] The post The first bombshell move Masai Ujiri must make with Mavericks after replacing Nico Harrison appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreThe first bombshell move Masai Ujiri must make with Mavericks after replacing Nico Harrison

Mavericks land big name replacement for Nico Harrison

The Dallas Mavericks have found their replacement for former general manager Nico Harrison. The Mavericks are hiring former Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri as their new team president, according to multiple reports. Ujiri’s official title will be Team President and Alternate Governor. BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are hiring Masai Ujiri as the franchise's new Team … The post Mavericks land big name replacement for Nico Harrison appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreMavericks land big name replacement for Nico Harrison

Mavericks hire Masai Ujiri as Nico Harrison replacement

The Dallas Mavericks have been searching for a new president of basketball operations ever since firing Nico Harrison earlier in the 2025-26 season. On Monday, fans got their answer as to who will be leading the front office moving forward, via a report from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. “BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are hiring […] The post Mavericks hire Masai Ujiri as Nico Harrison replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreMavericks hire Masai Ujiri as Nico Harrison replacement

Masai Ujiri will try to bring another championship to Toronto after bombshell move

The Toronto Tempo have not played even a millisecond yet, but their arrival already feels like a turning point, not just for the WNBA, but for the global trajectory of women’s basketball. The Tempo will enter the WNBA in the upcoming season, along with the Portland Fire, expanding the field to 15 teams and underscoring […] The post Masai Ujiri will try to bring another championship to Toronto after bombshell move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreMasai Ujiri will try to bring another championship to Toronto after bombshell move