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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Mavericks Fans Still Unhappy With Nico Harrison After Cooper Flagg Pick
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Dallas Mavericks may have landed the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and took one of the most highly touted prospects in recent memory, Cooper Flagg. Still, the heat remains on general manager Nico Harrison. Despite the excitement around Flagg, frustration boiled over during the team's official watch party at their home arena, where fans broke out in loud "Fire Nico" chants — a clear sign that many still haven't forgotten the controversial decision made in trading superstar guard Luka Doncic. General manager of the Dallas Mavericks Nico Harrison looks on before the game of the Play-In Tournament against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on April 18, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. General manager of the Dallas Mavericks Nico Harrison looks on before the game of the Play-In Tournament against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on April 18, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo by'Fire Nico' chants at the Dallas Mavericks Draft Watch Party. 😬 (via @noahweber00) — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 26, 2025 This story will be updated....
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pastor Troy to perform at Atlanta Hawks NBA Draft party
The NBA Draft on Channel 2 is less than two weeks away. While the Atlanta Hawks are on the clock, the team will host a watch party at State Farm Arena featuring a Southern hip-hop icon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Hawks announced Pastor Troy will perform on June 25. Tickets are now on sale for $5 and proceeds will go to the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. Advertisement 'I'm excited to perform at the Atlanta Hawks' Draft Watch Party,' Pastor Troy said. 'I'm going to bring the energy that will resonate across State Farm Arena all season long. We ready!' Doors for the watch party will open at 7 p.m. and fans can stick around until the end of the first round until 11:30 p.m. 'We are so thrilled to host our Draft Watch Party at State Farm Arena,' Hawks Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Melissa Proctor said. 'We already have thousands of fans committed to coming downtown, and we can't wait to welcome more as we plan to celebrate the selections of our newest draft picks.' The NBA Draft first round will air live June 25 at 8 p.m. on Channel 2. The Hawks have the No. 13 pick. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
