During a TNT segment on Monday night, Barkley pleaded with Harrison to stop talking with the media about arguably the most controversial NBA trade of all time, particularly while it's still so fresh in people's minds. "Don't go on T.V.," Barkley advised Harrison during the segment. "Lay low. Just lay low."

Nico Harrison dismissed key members of the Mavericks' training staff, which led to strife within the organization.

Nico Harrison said Monday that he underestimated the connection between the Dallas Mavericks fan base and Luka Dončić, whom Harrison traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in February for a package centered around Anthony Davis.