EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 13 MIN
🏀 Fire Nico: The Fallout from the Mavericks’ Boldest Trade Ever
from The Sunset Lounge DFW · host Stolen Water Media LLC
Norm Hitzges is just wondering if the Mavericks fan base can finally start to heal now that GM Nico Harrison is gone. From trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers to the injuries that derailed the dream, Norm dives into how one decision turned Dallas upside down. He revisits the highs of Nico’s tenure—the Finals run, savvy trades, and gutsy calls—and the crash that followed. Now, with Luka thriving in Los Angeles and Dallas reeling, Norm asks: was Nico truly the villain… or just the fall guy? Chapters: 00:00:01 – The Nico Era Ends 00:01:21 – “Fire Nico” and the Fallout 00:02:10 – The Doncic Trade Backlash 00:03:49 – Injuries, Frustrations, and Fan Fury 00:05:15 – Remembering Nico’s Wins 00:07:30 – The Trade That Broke Dallas 00:08:24 – Where Do the Mavs Go From Here? 00:09:17 – Sponsors: Bob’s Steak & Chop House, Full Moon Healing Balm 00:11:49 – Closing Thoughts: Just Wondering Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW
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Norm Hitzges is just wondering if the Mavericks fan base can finally start to heal now that GM Nico Harrison is gone. From trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers to the injuries that derailed the dream, Norm dives into how one decision turned Dallas upside down. He revisits the highs of Nico’s tenure—the Finals run, savvy trades, and gutsy calls—and the crash that followed. Now, with Luka thriving in Los Angeles and Dallas reeling, Norm asks: was Nico truly the villain… or just the fall guy? Chapters: 00:00:01 – The Nico Era Ends 00:01:21 – “Fire Nico” and the Fallout 00:02:10 – The Doncic Trade Backlash 00:03:49 – Injuries, Frustrations, and Fan Fury 00:05:15 – Remembering Nico’s Wins 00:07:30 – The Trade That Broke Dallas 00:08:24 – Where Do the Mavs Go From Here? 00:09:17 – Sponsors: Bob’s Steak & Chop House, Full Moon Healing Balm 00:11:49 – Closing Thoughts: Just Wondering Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW
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