The Dallas Mavericks are evaluating potential leadership options amid their rapidly accelerating front office transition, with former team adviser Dennis Lindsey emerging as a name of interest.
NBA insider Marc Stein reported Tuesday that influential voices within the organization have pushed for the franchise to pursue Lindsey, who currently works in Detroit’s front office.
Stein added that Dallas is expected to install an interim structure after Nico Harrison’s exit before turning to long-term candidates.
The renewed interest in Lindsey comes amid reports that the Mavericks plan to fire Harrison during a scheduled 10 a.m. CT meeting on Tuesday.
The decision follows months of internal strain. Tim MacMahon said on The Hoop Collective that trust between owner Patrick Dumont and Harrison has “completely disintegrated,” leading Dumont to personally oversee Anthony Davis’ return-to-play decisions.
That shift became more visible when Davis pushed to play in Washington on Saturday, creating another point of tension as the team was already struggling to stabilize early in the season.
Harrison’s standing deteriorated after the February deal that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers, a move Dumont later acknowledged as a mistake in a courtside conversation with a fan.
The trade received significant criticism from fans, who pointed to the team’s downturn following the transaction and questioned the long-term planning behind it.
Dallas encountered immediate challenges, including injuries to Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, and Daniel Gafford, while load management decisions drew scrutiny during a period of roster transition.
Harrison defended the direction by highlighting the emphasis on defense and the franchise’s commitment to Anthony Davis as a foundational piece, though the public response never shifted in his favor.
The Mavericks are 3–8 through 11 games of the 2025–26 season, including an 0–2 start at home this month.
The team’s lone November win came in Washington, where Naji Marshall scored 30 points and P.J. Washington grabbed 10 rebounds.
Davis, Cooper Flagg, and D’Angelo Russell have delivered strong individual performances, but the group has yet to establish consistent rhythm.
Lindsey, who previously advised Harrison and spent years shaping winning rosters in Utah, is now among the figures being discussed as Dallas evaluates its next steps.
