Mike McDaniel is headed to the unemployment line.

The Miami Dolphins knew they had to make a move with Mike McDaniels. Miami parted ways with former GM Chris Grier after a 2-7 start to the season. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Wednesday the Dolphins were “pushing” during general manager interviews “to hear candidates’ thoughts on a new head coach.”

On Thursday, the team finally decided to give McDaniel his walking papers. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the team fired its head coach on Thursday after four seasons.

This news comes days after Tua Tagovailoa confirmed he was done with the Dolphins. He wanted a fresh start. With Mike McDaniel gone, he will most certainly get that somewhere else.

It’s a disappointing end for McDaniel, who looked like one of the best hires in 2022. Dolphins took a shot on him, and it worked initially. He immediately delivered back-to-back playoff appearances in his first two seasons with the team. Unfortunately, things started to go downhill when Tua kept suffering concussions. Inconsistent play also stopped any progress.

Things got off to a miserable start this season. Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill shattered his leg, and Tua got benched. Now, all three of them might be off the team in 2026.

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.