The Dallas Mavericks have a very intriguing opening in their front office after firing general manager Nico Harrison, and former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers is the most decorated executive available.

That doesn’t mean the two parties are bound for one another, however.

According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, “Myers is not a candidate for the front office opening in Dallas created by Harrison’s departure and is not even available to serve as a consultant to other teams after his recent departure from ESPN to take a new position as president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which owns the NFL’s Washington Commanders, Crystal Palace of the Premier League and the NHL’s New Jersey Devils in addition to the Philadelphia 76ers.”

It’s easy to understand why Myers would be linked to the Mavs, however. Alongside his pedigree, Stein reported that Myers is “close with new Mavericks CEO Rick Welts after their years together in Golden State and will indeed be asked for suggestions and input on next steps given the Myers/Welts friendship.”

Myers, 50, spent 12 seasons with the Warriors in their front office and helped construct rosters that won four titles. He was named the NBA Executive of the Year in 2015 and 2017 and stepped away from the organization in 2023.

Harrison, 52, became a target of criticism for Mavericks fans after trading superstar Luka Dončić last season. That created a negative vibe around the team that stretched into this season, to the point that a divorce seemed inevitable. His replacement will be tasked with either building a championship contender around rookie Cooper Flagg and veteran stars Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, or rebuilding for the future around Flagg and trading Davis and Irving.