Harbaugh’s first tough decision shows how serious the Giants are now.

John Harbaugh wasted no time putting his stamp on the New York Giants.

Just days after being introduced as the new head coach, Harbaugh made a big move. The team fired Kevin Abrams, a longtime front office executive who spent 27 years with the franchise. The Giants confirmed the decision on Wednesday night.

Abrams held the title of senior vice president of football operations and strategy. He joined the team in 1999. He worked through several coaching and front office regimes. The Giants said, “strategic planning related to football operations, data and innovation, managing the salary cap, negotiating player contracts [and] compliance with the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement.”

Harbaugh accepted the Giants’ job last week on a five-year deal worth about $100 million. He reports directly to team ownership and not to the general manager. That structure shows the Giants are heading in a new direction.

“To me it’s really not that important in the big picture,” Harbaugh said at his press conference. “I think it’s kind of overblown in terms of how it works. But the main thing is that it works and we work together.”

He added, “We all report to the boss. And the boss is ownership.”

Harbaugh Reshapes The Building

Kevin Abrams (Photo Via X)
Harbaugh clearly wants full control over football decisions. People around the league believe he will hire an executive he trusts to replace Kevin Abrams. Abrams handled vital responsibilities tied to the roster and contracts, and that position is now open.

The changes did not stop there.

On Thursday morning, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that longtime head athletic trainer Ronnie Barnes will move into a different role. Barnes has been with the Giants for decades, and the team plans to hire a new head trainer. League sources expect that hire to have a connection to Harbaugh.

SNY’s Connor Hughes also mentioned that Harbaugh fired most of the Giants’ defensive coaching staff. That decision shocked many inside the organization. The defense struggled last season, and Harbaugh wants a clean slate on that side of the ball.

Hughes added that interim defensive coordinator Charlie Bullen could return as an assistant, though the team has not confirmed it.

Harbaugh has spoken calmly about leadership and structure, but his actions say more. He wanted more power than Brian Daboll had from 2022 to 2025, and he made sure it was written into his contract. Now, he is using that authority.

The Giants hired Harbaugh to fix a struggling franchise. He brings a Super Bowl ring, years of respect, and a firm approach to leadership.

Letting go of a staff member after 27 years sends a clear message. No role is guaranteed. No title offers protection. The Giants are changing under Harbaugh, and this looks like just the beginning.

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.