John Harbaugh could have stayed with Baltimore if he listened to his bosses

More details have emerged on the Baltimore Ravens’ decision to fire beloved head coach John Harbaugh on Tuesday.

Two days after a heartbreaking season-ending loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Ravens announced that they had fired John Harbaugh. The 63-year-old, who joined Baltimore in 2008, was the second-longest active tenured head coach, behind Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin.

Owner Steve Bisciotti shared the following statement on Harbaugh’s firing:

Soon after the Ravens broke the news, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini shared another bombshell on Harbaugh’s firing.

According to Russini, Harbaugh’s “refusal to entertain any conversations about potentially moving on from offensive coordinator Todd Monken” was a “key” factor in the Ravens’ decision to part ways.

Over the final weeks of the regular season, reports surfaced about a potential rift between John Harbaugh and Lamar Jackson. Sure enough, Tyler Loop’s heartbreaking game-winning field goal miss in a 26-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers was the last straw in the Harbaugh era.

Perhaps Harbaugh would have kept his job if the Ravens beat the Steelers and won the AFC North division crown. But a terrible 8-9 finish and non-playoff appearance was enough for Bisciotti to make a change.

John Harbaugh Is Already Drawing Plenty Of Interest From Other Teams

John Harbaugh (Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)
With Baltimore firing Harbaugh, there are now seven head coaching vacancies. And according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the New York Giants have Harbaugh high on their head coach wish list.

The Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans also have HC vacancies. And if Harbaugh is open to it, he could get interviews with most of those clubs.

Harbaugh will undoubtedly be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame someday. However, as we’ve seen with the Seattle Seahawks (Pete Carroll) and the New England Patriots (Bill Belichick), even all-time great coaches have an expiration date. And sometimes, a change is necessary to move a team forward, as the ‘Hawks and Pats are enjoying with Mike Macdonald and Mike Vrabel.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.