Michael Finley Wants to Be GM of the Mavs, Will Patrick Dumont Let Him?
Could Michael Finley be the next Dallas Mavericks GM? The Mavs continue their NBA front office search as they weigh options to build around stars like Kyrie Irving and keep up with league prospects like Cooper Flagg.
Isaac Harris breaks down the latest Mavs GM candidates, including Michael Finley, Matt Ricciardi, Jason Kidd, and possible outside hires like Dennis Lindsey. The episode covers insights into the Mavericks’ front office, the “I am Dallas” statement from Finley, and the unique roles played by figures like Mark Cuban and Patrick Dumont. Tune in for analysis on the franchise’s direction, connections to other teams, and the importance of the upcoming NBA draft. Get updates on the Dallas Mavericks, Mavs hiring strategy, Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and other key NBA topics as the team prepares for its future.
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29 Comments
Please God no! Dennis Lindsey is the best likely option. Matt Riccardi can act under him as assistant GM.
Finley worked side by side with Nico.
Don’t repeat the Keith Grant experiment
Thank you nico ( :
Masai or Dennis Lindsey
Give me Kidd so Finely can stay, I feel we need a better pro scouting department should be their first assignment and Kidd know what is needed to win in Dallas.
We feeling good about the trade yet???
It was disappointing Finley was not capable of convincing Dumont Luka was incredibly important to the the fans and the franchise (competitively and financially) and that the Mavs absolutely needed Luka to think of ever winning a championship this decade — if he even tried to make that case. Also, I don’t recall Finley being heard from when Brunson was not offered an extension. Also, when the Mavs passed on Maxey and Bane in the draft based on the assessment of a gambler, I don’t recall hearing from Finley. If Dumont isn’t leaving before he is deciding to make another incredibly bad decision setting the franchise back another decade or two, Finley has not demonstrated he is capable of being able to convince Dumont to make the right decision and not make ridiculously demeaning public statements about a generational player he decided to trade, for the sake of the fans and the franchise.
Great choice imho. He's worked and or played for the Nelsons, Popovich, Carlisle, Kidd, Keith Grant, Casey Smith, on and on. He's got a lot of experience and knowledge not to mention he played in the league for 17 years.
take all their beers.
One of the culprits of the Luka trade.
The beer thing was just funny. I'm surprised people took it so serious.
I swear you guys seems to be the only ones talking about Kidd might want the GM job to the point it kinda seems yall lowkey are advocating Kidd to become the Mavs new GM. And I hate it.
*Insert Jordan meme
Stop it, get some help
I would like for our GM to have a strong dallas connection.
No Finley everything went left when he took that beer out of Luka hand I’ve hated him since
Insert clip of Michael seeing Toby, after Toby returned from Costa Rica.
Anyone that supported the Luka trade is an automatic disqualification. The media is not fulfilling their responsibilities by not publicly asking them that question.
Yup, the guy who snatched luka's beer on camera and one of the few pivotal parts of Nico's agenda (inner circle). Im sure nothing will go wrong
Kidd for GM , IRVING for player head coach, something like that.😂😂❤
No no no no no no no no no no get someone better
If mavs get 6th pick knowing top 3 is out of the question, would you identify a player..wagler..Wilson or flemmimgs to move up and give your 1st and 30th to move up a few spots?
Issac Finley is dallas… He was the 1st piece in turning the franchise around.
All these idiots in here talking about hell no don't know what they are talking about lol
He explained why he took the beer! Look up the video
It's well known or at least I thought smh that Finley voted not to trade Luka
Last but not least Luka still follows Finley on social media so there is obviously no animosity between them.
Some of yall need to catch up!
Also Finley was the franchise player for the Mavs for some years before Dirk completely took over, so how is it wild for him to say he's Dallas!
Dennis Lindsey please
Trade kyrie while he still has value. This offseason that is. Trade pj & naji for another top 15 pick.
Yea I don’t want nostalgia in the front office, I don’t want a first time gm in the office
The mavs needs a proven experienced gm
Luka dropped 60 last night, and the Miami crowd was chanting MVP. Amazing game. Dallas is 32 games out of first. To all the morons who think Dallas is better off without Luka, you clowns are fools. It is going to be a long decade in Dallas because the entire West is getting better. Also, don't kid yourself—Utah has players. Sacramento also has players. The two teams below Dallas might actually be better than Dallas if they actually played.
Finley ain’t ready. Hire Lindsey
They say that one of the worst fates for a fanbase is to root for a team with incompetent ownership. Buckle up Mavs fans.