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

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Just Wondering is a long-form sports commentary podcast hosted by longtime broadcaster Norm Hitzges, offering thoughtful, numbers-driven analysis of the NFL, college sports, the NBA, and the business and culture surrounding them. Each episode blends experience, history, and curiosity to explore why things happen — not just what happened.

New episodes feature clear-eyed perspective, context you don’t hear elsewhere, and questions worth sitting with a little longer.

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