Dallas opened a new chapter after firing GM Nico Harrison, but the result looked familiar. The Mavericks committed 21 turnovers in a 123-114 loss to the Suns despite a strong showing from rookie Cooper Flagg.

To add to the woes, No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg is fighting through a pair of injuries. Flagg sprained his right thumb on Monday night and is still dealing with left shoulder pain from an ailment that originally occurred against Oklahoma City on October 27.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg kept it diplomatic when asked about the organization’s decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison.

The loss dropped Cooper Flagg and the Mavs to 3-9. It was also their second loss in a row, as they started their four-game homestand with a 116-114 defeat to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.

Cooper Flagg explained what it was like to play against Suns star Devin Booker following the Mavericks' loss on Wednesday night.

The Dallas Mavericks and rookie Cooper Flagg dropped their first game after parting ways with general manager Nico Harrison, falling to the Phoenix Suns 123–114 at home on Wednesday.

The Dallas Mavericks entered this year hoping to hold steady in the Western Conference playoff race until Kyrie Irving returns, at which point they could fully take off into a legitimate contender.

Kelly said her repost wasn't about Nico but the distraction that the "Fire Nico" chants were causing the players.