P.J. Washington: Mavs 'Sick and Tired' of Fans Chanting 'Fire Nico' After Luka Trade

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington took exception to chants from fans calling for the firing of general manager Nico Harrison following the blockbuster Luka Dončić trade.

“At the end of the day, the trade has happened,” Washington said Sunday, per Christian Clark of The Athletic. “We understand we have a new team now. All that ‘Fire Nico’ stuff, we’re sick and tired of hearing it. We just want to go out there and play, and we need the fans to support us, no matter who’s on the floor. That’s just how I feel about it.”

A fan yelled the message to Washington in the third quarter of the Mavericks' 130-125 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, which elicited a response from the 26-year-old while he was shooting free throws (via Clark).

Washington finished with 29 points, 12 rebounds and two assists while shooting 64.7 percent from the field in the defeat.

Mavericks fans have made their frustration known after the team shockingly traded Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 2 for a package that included Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick.

ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported that multiple fans were ejected from a Feb. 10 clash with the Sacramento Kings due to violations of the NBA's code of conduct, with two supporters holding large signs that read, "FIRE NICO."

Davis looked sharp in his Mavericks debut by finishing with 26 points and 16 rebounds, but he suffered a left adductor strain and hasn't played since.

In the 20 games following the reveal of the five-time All-Star's trade from Dallas, the team owns a 7-13 record to go along with the second-worst net rating in the association (via NBA.com).

Although Mavericks fans continue to express their disappointment with the trade made by Harrison, players have grown tired of hearing the chants for his removal while on the floor.