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Devin Lamar Harris (born February 27, 1983) is an American sports analyst and former professional basketball player. He played for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets.

Key Information

Harris attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison and was selected with the fifth pick in the 2004 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards. He was an NBA All-Star with the Nets in 2009. He was hired by Bally Sports Southwest following his retirement from the NBA.

Early life

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Harris was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; the son of Terry and Julie Harris. Throughout high school, Harris was a superior athlete and took up basketball and volleyball at Wauwatosa East High School. He played volleyball for only one season, a season in which he gained all-conference honors, before he set that aside to focus on basketball. Harris was nagged by injuries after his sophomore year of high school and was unable to participate in the summer basketball camps and tournaments that are ever important in the recruiting process.

Harris exploded his senior season at Wauwatosa East in 2001, setting school scoring records through an undefeated regular season. Harris was named Wisconsin's "Mr. Basketball" for 2001, edging out Travis Diener of Fond du Lac High School. Harris finally accepted an offer to play for Dick Bennett at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Bennett retired in the midst of the upcoming season and by the time Harris arrived on campus, Bo Ryan was the head coach.

Harris's number 20 jersey was retired by Wauwatosa East at ceremonies held in 2007.[1]

College career

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In Harris's freshman season, the 2001–02 season, he was a starter on an unheralded team. The Badgers came into the season being predicted to finish as low as ninth in the Big Ten Conference (which had eleven teams at the time). On a team led by seniors Charlie Wills and Travon Davis, the Badgers won an unexpected Big Ten Championship (shared with three other teams: Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio State).

Harris's sophomore season was his "breakout" year. Harris, along with senior Kirk Penney and fellow sophomore Mike Wilkinson, led the Badgers to their second consecutive Big Ten Championship. In the NCAA tournament, the Badgers reached the "Sweet 16". In the Sweet 16 game against Kentucky, Harris showcased his skill before a national audience, despite an eventual Badger loss.

The 2003–04 season saw Harris establish himself as one of the top players in the nation. Harris was the leader on the team and was considered a "coach on the floor" by Bo Ryan.[2] He garnered several awards, including Big Ten Player of the Year, 2004 Big Ten men's basketball tournament MOP, the Silver Basketball award, and was named a Second Team All-American. Harris decided to leave college early after his junior year to play in the NBA.

NBA career

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Draft day

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Days prior to the draft, the Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks agreed to a deal that involved the Wizards' 5th overall pick going to the Mavs along with Jerry Stackhouse and Christian Laettner in exchange for Antawn Jamison. NBA rules prevented teams from trading draft picks for two consecutive years (in addition to trade kicker details in Laettner's contract[3]) so the deal was momentarily delayed until the actual draft in which Washington selected Harris and subsequently traded him to the Mavericks to complete the deal. The Mavs' plan was to bring Harris along slowly under the tutelage of all-star point guard Steve Nash but Nash ended up leaving the team through free agency and signing with the Phoenix Suns.[4]

Dallas Mavericks (2004–2008)

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In Harris's rookie season, he averaged 5.7 points and 2.2 assist per game, but put up a PER of 14.69. He ranked 2nd in the NBA in steals per 48 minutes at 3.15 (behind Larry Hughes), and in November 2004 was named the Rookie of the Month. Although he started for much of the early portion of the season, his playing time dwindled as the season progressed.

Harris showed marked improvement in the early stages of the 2005–06 season, especially when it came to scoring; as a result, his minutes increased and he took more ball-handling responsibilities from Jason Terry. He is known for his exceptional speed, earning comparisons to other NBA guards like the Phoenix Suns' Leandro Barbosa and his good friend, the Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade. He ended the year with averages of 9.9 points and 3.2 assists per game. He improved his jump-shot and his ability to split defenses and get to the rim. Midway through the year, he sustained a leg injury and missed most of the rest of the regular season. Harris returned for the playoffs and played a huge role in toppling the Mavericks' longtime rivals, the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs had dominated the Mavs in recent playoff history, ending their playoff runs in 6 games in 2003 and 5 games in 2001. Devin Harris and the Mavericks reached the 2006 NBA Finals, where they lost to the Miami Heat 4 games to 2.

In the 2006–07 season, Harris averaged 10.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. After becoming the starting point guard for the Mavericks in the 2006–07 season, he helped lead the Mavericks to a team record of 67 wins in the regular season only to be upset by the eighth-seeded Golden State Warriors in the 2007 playoffs. Halfway through the 2007–08 season, Harris was averaging career highs with 14.4 points per game and 5.4 assists per game. He was named a co-captain in 2007–08 along with Dirk Nowitzki.

New Jersey Nets (2008–2011)

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Harris with the Nets in 2009

On February 19, 2008, he was traded to the New Jersey Nets with Keith Van Horn, Trenton Hassell, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, $3 million cash and two first-round draft picks (2008, 2010) in exchange for Jason Kidd, Malik Allen, and Antoine Wright.[5] In his Nets home game debut against the Milwaukee Bucks, he posted 21 points and five assists in just under 21 minutes. Towards the end of the game he was treated to chants of "Dev-in Harris! Dev-in Harris!", and the first 5,000 attendees received Harris T-shirts in the Nets' next home game versus the San Antonio Spurs.[6] After New Jersey missed the playoffs for the first time in 7 years, he expressed that he was not satisfied with the way he played toward the season's end and he said he would mainly need to work on his assertiveness on offense over the summer.

On November 7, 2008, Harris posted a career-high 38 points against All-Star Allen Iverson, who was making his debut with the Detroit Pistons.[7] He later bettered that mark on November 30 with 47 points, including scoring 21 in both the first half and the fourth quarter, against the Suns in the Nets' first win in Phoenix since 1993.[8] On December 19, in Dallas's first game at the Nets' Izod Center since the trade between the two teams, Harris put on a masterful performance posting 41 points and a season-high 13 assists in a blowout victory against his former team, while outplaying the player for whom he was essentially traded, Jason Kidd. Towards the end of the game, Nets fans were chanting "Thank you Cuban!" (Mavericks team owner Mark Cuban was sitting courtside).[9] On January 29, 2009, Harris was named a reserve for the 2009 NBA All-Star Game. It was the first and only time Harris was named as an All-Star in his career.[10] On February 23, 2009, in a game against the 76ers, Harris converted a half-court buzzer-beating 47-foot shot, known as "the Harris Heave," to win the game 98–96.[11]

In a cost-cutting move, the Nets traded Vince Carter on the same day of the 2009 NBA draft, leaving Harris to assume the role of team captain. Harris was out for large portions of the season with shoulder and ankle injuries, including the team's infamous 0–18 start. His personal play, stats, and talent around him were well below the previous year but he managed to bring his averages back up to just under 17 points per game and 6 assists per game. In order to reduce his risk of injury, Harris took part in a weight training program during the summer of 2010 at Nets' head coach (and Harris's former head coach in Dallas) Avery Johnson's request. He managed to add 15 pounds of muscle and also worked on his defense with Tim Grover.

Utah Jazz (2011–2012)

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On February 23, 2011, Harris was traded along with rookie Derrick Favors, two draft picks and $3 million cash to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Deron Williams.[12]

Atlanta Hawks (2012–2013)

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On July 11, 2012, Harris was traded to the Atlanta Hawks for Marvin Williams.[13]

Return to Dallas (2013–2018)

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Harris in 2014

In early July 2013, it was widely reported that Harris would return to his original team, the Dallas Mavericks.[14] However, the deal was later rescinded after it was discovered that Harris required surgery for a toe injury.[15] Despite the injury concerns, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban expressed his intention to reunite with Harris, stating that he'd be returning to the team following a restructured deal,[16] and on July 31, Harris signed with the Mavericks to a one-year, $1.3 million contract.[17]

On January 18, 2014, Harris made his season debut and scored six points in 17 minutes off the bench in the Mavericks' 127–111 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.[18] He played well off the bench for the Mavericks over the second half of the 2013–14 season, scoring a season-high 20 points on March 9 in a win over the Indiana Pacers. His performance off the bench during the Mavericks' first-round series loss to the San Antonio Spurs was impressive, scoring over 17 points in three of the series' seven games.[19]

On July 17, 2014, Harris re-signed with the Mavericks to a four-year, $16.5 million contract.[20][21] Harris entered the 2014–15 season as the team's wily veteran and was much healthier than he had been the previous year, and it showed. He missed just six games all season, providing a constant spark off the bench behind Rajon Rondo and Monta Ellis. In the team's fourth last game of the season on April 10, Harris scored a season-high 21 points against the Denver Nuggets. He went on to play in four of the Mavericks' five first-round playoff games against the Houston Rockets. His 2014 playoff form did not follow over to 2015, though, as he scored in double figures in just one game and shot 8-of-23 from the field in the 4–1 series loss.[22]

Harris played in 40 of the team's first 46 games to begin the 2015–16 season, averaging 7.4 points per game off the bench. A left big toe strain suffered in late January forced him out of action for 10 games, returning to the line-up on February 21 against the Philadelphia 76ers.[23]

On October 26, 2016, Harris was ruled out for the first three weeks of the 2016–17 season after he sprained his right big toe during preseason.[24] He made his season debut on November 30, 2016, against the San Antonio Spurs after missing the first 16 games.[25]

Denver Nuggets (2018)

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On February 8, 2018, Harris was acquired by the Denver Nuggets in a three-team trade that also involved the Mavericks and the New York Knicks, in which Doug McDermott was sent to the Mavericks and Emmanuel Mudiay was sent to the Knicks.[26] On March 6, 2018, in a 118–107 loss to the Mavericks, Harris reached 10,000 points for his career.[27]

Third stint with Dallas (2018–2019)

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On August 8, 2018, Harris signed with the Dallas Mavericks, returning to the franchise for a third stint.[28] He missed 10 games early in the season with a left hamstring strain.[29] On November 28, Harris led (Luka Dončić also scored 20 points) the Mavericks in scoring with a season high 20 points, in a 128–108 win over the Houston Rockets.[30]

Harris's final NBA game was played on April 10, 2019, in a 94–105 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. In his final game, Harris recorded 12 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists as the Mavs' starting point guard. This game was also Harris' teammate Dirk Nowitzki's final NBA game.

Broadcast career

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Harris is currently a MavsTV analyst covering the Dallas Mavericks, a position he started when they were on Bally Sports Southwest, and has also worked for Fox Sports covering college basketball.[31][32]

NBA career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2004–05 Dallas 76 19 15.4 .429 .336 .757 1.3 2.2 1.0 .3 5.7
2005–06 Dallas 56 4 22.8 .469 .238 .716 2.2 3.2 .9 .3 9.9
2006–07 Dallas 80 61 26.0 .492 .280 .824 2.5 3.7 1.2 .3 10.2
2007–08 Dallas 39 39 30.4 .483 .357 .821 2.3 5.3 1.4 .1 14.4
New Jersey 25 22 33.5 .438 .320 .829 3.3 6.5 1.4 .3 15.4
2008–09 New Jersey 69 69 36.1 .438 .291 .820 3.3 6.9 1.7 .2 21.3
2009–10 New Jersey 64 61 34.7 .403 .276 .798 3.2 6.6 1.2 .3 16.9
2010–11 New Jersey 54 54 31.9 .425 .300 .840 2.4 7.6 1.1 .1 15.0
Utah 17 16 31.2 .413 .357 .811 2.4 5.4 .8 .1 15.8
2011–12 Utah 63 63 27.6 .445 .362 .746 1.8 5.0 1.0 .2 11.3
2012–13 Atlanta 58 34 24.5 .438 .335 .727 2.0 3.4 1.1 .2 9.9
2013–14 Dallas 40 0 20.5 .378 .307 .800 2.1 4.5 .7 .1 7.9
2014–15 Dallas 76 3 22.2 .418 .357 .815 1.8 3.1 1.0 .2 8.8
2015–16 Dallas 64 0 20.0 .447 .329 .721 2.2 1.8 .9 .2 7.6
2016–17 Dallas 65 0 16.7 .399 .328 .829 2.0 2.1 .7 .1 6.7
2017–18 Dallas 44 1 18.3 .415 .352 .830 1.9 1.9 .8 .2 8.5
Denver 27 0 19.7 .406 .343 .845 1.6 2.5 .5 .1 8.2
2018–19 Dallas 68 2 15.8 .380 .310 .761 1.6 1.8 .5 .2 6.3
Career 985 448 24.3 .432 .325 .796 2.2 3.9 1.0 .2 10.8
All-Star 1 0 17.0 .500 .000 .000 1.0 .0 .0 .0 6.0

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2005 Dallas 9 0 8.9 .438 .333 .667 1.2 1.2 .4 .1 2.4
2006 Dallas 23 15 24.3 .480 .000 .703 1.7 2.2 .8 .1 9.4
2007 Dallas 6 6 27.2 .492 .300 .737 2.0 5.0 1.0 .2 13.2
2012 Utah 4 4 30.0 .396 .267 .714 1.5 3.8 .8 .5 13.0
2013 Atlanta 6 6 37.5 .365 .200 .680 2.8 3.7 1.7 .2 11.3
2014 Dallas 7 0 25.1 .470 .440 .875 2.4 3.9 .3 .3 11.4
2015 Dallas 4 0 18.5 .348 .000 .889 2.0 1.0 .5 .0 6.0
2016 Dallas 5 0 24.2 .500 .308 .500 2.8 1.6 .6 .0 7.8
Career 64 31 23.7 .450 .257 .708 1.9 2.6 .8 .2 9.1

Personal life

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Harris reportedly owns over 400 pairs of sneakers.[33] He credits former teammate Keyon Dooling with helping him improve his wardrobe so he could look "the part of an NBA star".[34] Harris owns the Guinness World Record for "fastest man with a basketball," running the length of the court in 3.9 seconds.[35] In 2009, Harris received the NBA's Community Assist Award for his work with his charitable foundation "34 Ways to Assist".

In 2013, Harris married former Fear Factor contestant (2004) and Playboy Cyber Club model, Meghan Allen. They have 2 children.[36] Harris and his children are converts to Catholicism.[31]

In October 2017, Harris was granted leave from the Mavericks following the death of his brother.[37]

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Devin Lamar Harris (born February 27, 1983) is an American sports analyst and former professional basketball player who spent 15 seasons in the (NBA) as a known for his exceptional speed, defensive prowess, and playmaking ability. Born and raised in , , Harris attended Wauwatosa East High School before playing for the from 2001 to 2004, where he averaged 19.5 points, 4.4 assists, and 1.8 steals per game as a junior, earning consensus second-team All-American honors, Big Ten Player of the Year, and Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player accolades while leading the Badgers to three conference titles. Selected fifth overall in the by the (with rights immediately traded to the ), Harris began his professional career with , where he developed into a key reserve before becoming a starter with the Nets from 2008 to 2011. Over his NBA tenure, he played for six teams— (2004–2008, 2013–2019), Nets (2008–2011), (2010–2012), (2012–2013), and (2017–2018)—appearing in 1,049 regular-season games with career averages of 10.8 points, 3.9 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. Harris's most notable achievement came in the 2008–09 season with the Nets, when he was selected to the as an Eastern Conference reserve, averaging 21.3 points and 6.9 assists to lead to the . He set a personal best of 47 points in a single game against the on November 30, 2008, and holds a for the fastest baseline-to-baseline dribble in at 3.93 seconds. Following his retirement after the 2018–19 season with , Harris returned to the to complete his in on December 17, 2023, two decades after leaving early for the NBA, while balancing family responsibilities as the father of three daughters. In his post-playing career, he has worked as a basketball analyst for Fox Sports and NBA TV, primarily covering Dallas Mavericks games and select college matchups, and serves as a motivational speaker on topics including leadership and perseverance.

Early life and high school

Early life

Devin Harris was born on February 27, 1983, in , . He is the son of Terry Harris and . Harris has a brother named . His father, , worked as an employment manager for the mining equipment company Harnischfeger P&H in the area and served as a significant in Harris's life. Raised in , Harris grew up in a supportive environment that emphasized values and personal development. From an early age, his father believed in his potential for a professional career, often sharing that aspiration during family outings to games. Harris began playing as a , developing an initial passion for the sport through informal play and local influences in his neighborhood. During his elementary school years, he also showed interest in other athletics, including , reflecting a broad engagement with physical activities before focusing more intensely on .

High school career

Devin Harris attended Wauwatosa East High School in , where he initially competed in both and as a . He discontinued after his sophomore year to concentrate on but sat out that season due to injury. Harris returned for his junior year with marked improvement and excelled as a senior in the 2000–2001 season, emerging as the school's all-time leading scorer with 582 points that year while averaging over 30 points per game. Over his high school career, he amassed 1,082 total points. His standout performance earned him recognition as the Wisconsin Associated Press Player of the Year, , and Wisconsin Boys Basketball Player of the Year in 2001. Despite earlier injuries limiting his exposure to major college programs, Harris drew interest from the , committing to play for coach ; however, Bennett retired shortly before Harris's arrival, leading him to compete under instead.

College career

2001–02 season

As a true during the 2001–02 season, Devin Harris earned an immediate starting role at for the , playing in all 32 games and averaging 34.2 minutes per contest. He contributed significantly to the team's backcourt, showcasing his scoring ability with 12.3 on 41.3% field goal shooting and 36.6% from three-point range, while also recording 3.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Harris's defensive quickness and perimeter shooting helped stabilize a young lineup under first-year head coach , though the Badgers finished 19–13 overall and 11–5 in Big Ten play, tying for first in the conference before a second-round NCAA Tournament exit. Harris demonstrated rapid adjustment to the college level, transitioning from his standout high school career in —where he was named —to handling full-time starting duties without a redshirt year. His poise was evident in key matchups, such as the season opener against UNLV, where he scored a then-career-high 20 points despite a 76–65 loss, marking the second-highest scoring debut by a Wisconsin freshman. Against Big Ten rivals, Harris tallied 16 points on efficient shooting in a 77–66 road win over Purdue on January 19, helping the Badgers snap a two-game skid. In the conference opener at on January 2—a 69–57 defeat—he added 10 points, including two three-pointers, providing a spark in a low-scoring . Overall, Harris's freshman campaign laid the foundation for Wisconsin's resurgence, as his consistent production and leadership on a roster featuring upperclassmen like Charlie Wills and contributed to the program's first Big Ten regular-season title in 42 years. Despite the team's inconsistency away from (6–8 record), his ability to facilitate transition plays and defend multiple positions highlighted his potential as a foundational player.

2002–03 season

In his sophomore season, Devin Harris solidified his role as the starting for the Wisconsin Badgers, starting all 32 games and averaging 12.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, marking a notable increase in playmaking efficiency from his freshman year's 1.8 assists per game. His improved court vision and decision-making contributed to a more balanced offensive attack, with Harris often facilitating for teammates like and while maintaining a solid scoring presence. Defensively, Harris emerged as a standout, leading the team with 2.0 steals per game, a significant leap from his rookie season, which helped rank among the nation's top defensive units by allowing just 59.3 . This on-ball pressure and quick hands disrupted opponents' rhythms, earning him recognition as a key leader on a squad that emphasized disciplined, team-oriented play under coach . The Badgers finished the season with a 24–8 overall record and 12–4 in Big Ten play, capturing the program's first outright conference regular-season title since 1947. In the NCAA , as a No. 5 seed in the Midwest Region, Wisconsin advanced to the Sweet Sixteen by defeating No. 12 Weber State 81–74 in the first round and No. 4 Tulsa 61–60 in the second round before falling 63–57 to No. 1 in the Sweet Sixteen. Harris's breakout campaign included his first major conference accolades, earning second-team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches and third-team from the media, along with a Big Ten Player of the Week award on January 6 following strong performances against and Northwestern.

2003–04 season

In his junior season, Devin Harris emerged as the focal point of the ' offense, averaging 19.5 points, 4.4 assists, and 1.8 steals per game while starting all 32 contests. His scoring prowess, highlighted by multiple 30-plus point outings including a career-high 38 against , propelled the Badgers to a 25–7 overall record and second place in the Big Ten regular-season standings. Harris's standout play earned him Big Ten Player of the Year honors from both coaches and media, along with unanimous selection to the All-Big Ten first team. He also garnered second-team All-American recognition from the and other outlets, capping a season in which he ranked among the conference leaders in scoring and steals. In the postseason, Harris led Wisconsin to the Big Ten Tournament championship, where he was named Most Outstanding Player after scoring 29 points in the title game victory over . As the No. 6 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Tournament, the Badgers defeated Richmond 76–64 in the first round before falling to No. 3 59–55 in the second round. Following the season, Harris announced his decision to forgo his senior year and declare for the , officially entering on June 3 after initially retaining the option to return by not hiring an agent.

NBA career

2004 NBA draft

Harris was selected by the with the fifth overall pick in the first round of the out of the . His selection was influenced by a standout junior season in which he earned Big Ten Player of the Year honors and led Wisconsin to the NCAA Tournament. Immediately following the draft, the Wizards traded Harris's draft rights, along with forwards and , to the in exchange for forward and cash considerations. Pre-draft evaluations highlighted Harris's elite speed and quickness, describing him as "as fast as they come" with the explosiveness to blow by defenders, strong defensive instincts, and the playmaking vision to thrive as an NBA , though his jumper was noted as streaky. On October 5, , Harris signed a four-year rookie-scale with valued at $12,837,443, including team options for the final two seasons. In the Rocky Mountain Revue summer league, Harris appeared in six games for , averaging 14.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.7 steals, and 0.5 blocks in 33.2 minutes per game, while shooting 30.7% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range.

Dallas Mavericks (2004–2008)

Harris was selected by the Washington Wizards with the fifth overall pick in the before being traded to the on draft night in exchange for the Wizards' rights to . In his rookie season of 2004–05, Harris appeared in 76 games for , averaging 5.7 points and 2.2 assists per game while coming off the bench for most of his minutes. He showed promise as a quick and defensive-minded , contributing to the Mavericks' 58-win campaign and their advancement to the Western Conference semifinals. During the 2005–06 season, Harris increased his production to 9.9 points and 3.2 assists per game across 56 appearances, often serving as a key reserve behind starter . Dallas reached the that year, where Harris provided a brief but energetic role off the bench, averaging 7.3 points and 2.8 assists over the six-game series loss to the . His speed and perimeter defense added depth to the backcourt during the playoff run, which included series wins over the and . Harris earned a starting role in the 2006–07 season, playing in all 80 games with 61 starts and posting averages of 10.2 points and 3.7 assists per game. The Mavericks again posted a strong regular season with 67 wins, though they fell in the first round of the playoffs to the . Building on that momentum, Harris started all 39 games he played in 2007–08 before the break, posting averages of 10.6 points and 3.5 assists per game while showcasing improved scoring efficiency and playmaking. On February 19, 2008, traded Harris, along with , Maurice Ager, , , and two future first-round picks, to the Nets in exchange for , , and Antoine Wright, aiming to bolster their championship push with the veteran . The move ended Harris's initial four-year stint with , during which he developed from a promising into a versatile starter capable of impacting both ends of the floor.

New Jersey Nets (2008–2011)

Harris was acquired by the New Jersey Nets on February 19, 2008, in a blockbuster trade from the Mavericks that sent , , and to in exchange for Harris, Maurice Ager, , , , and two future first-round picks. Upon arriving, he immediately assumed the starting role, providing a spark to the Nets' backcourt. In the remaining 25 games of the 2007–08 season, Harris averaged 15.4 points, 6.5 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while starting 22 contests, helping to stabilize the team's offense despite their overall struggles. In the 2008–09 season, Harris emerged as a cornerstone of the Nets, starting all 69 games he played and delivering career-high averages of 20.9 points, 8.5 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. His dynamic playmaking and scoring prowess earned him a selection as a reserve to the , marking his only All-Star appearance and highlighting his leadership during a transitional period for the franchise. Although the Nets finished with a 34–48 record and missed the playoffs, Harris's individual excellence provided a bright spot amid the team's rebuilding efforts. Harris continued as the Nets' primary point guard over the next two seasons, but the team endured significant hardships. In 2009–10, he averaged 16.9 points and 6.6 assists across 64 games, yet the Nets posted a league-worst 12–70 record, plagued by injuries and front-office instability. The following year, 2010–11, saw him contribute 15.0 points and a team-high 7.6 assists in 58 games with 50 starts, but the Nets again faltered at 24–58. On February 23, 2011, midway through the season, Harris was traded to the along with and two first-round draft picks (2011 and 2012) in exchange for , ending his tenure in .

Utah Jazz (2011–2012)

Harris joined the via a trade from the Nets on February 23, 2011, in exchange for , along with rookie and two first-round draft picks. During the , shortened to 66 games due to a labor lockout, Harris served as the team's starting for all 63 games he appeared in, averaging 27.6 minutes per game. He contributed 11.2 points, 5.0 assists, and 2.8 rebounds per game, focusing on efficient playmaking and perimeter defense to support a transitional roster featuring and in the frontcourt. The Jazz compiled a 36–30 record under coach , earning the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs for the first time since 2010. In the first round, was swept 4–0 by the top-seeded , with Harris averaging 11.0 points and 4.3 assists across the four games while starting all of them. Following the season, on July 11, 2012, Harris was traded to the in exchange for forward as part of the Jazz's roster retooling efforts.

Atlanta Hawks (2012–2013)

On July 11, 2012, the acquired Devin Harris from the in exchange for forward , bringing the veteran point guard onto the roster for the final year of his contract at $8.5 million. Harris joined a backcourt led by , serving primarily as a reserve guard under coach , where his experience as a backup from his prior stint with the proved valuable in providing depth. In 55 regular-season games, mostly off the bench with 11 starts, Harris averaged 4.8 points, 2.2 assists, and 0.9 steals in 17.8 minutes per game, contributing defensively with his quick hands and perimeter pressure, though his shooting efficiency was modest at 38.8% from the field. Injuries hampered his consistency, including a sore left foot that sidelined him for 11 games in December 2012 and an ankle issue in January 2013 that caused him to miss additional contests, limiting his integration into Drew's rotation, which often paired him with Teague as a secondary ball-handler and spot-up shooter. Harris's defensive prowess became more evident in the playoffs, where he emerged as a key bench spark for the Hawks, who advanced past the in the first round before facing the in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. In the six-game series win over the Nets, he averaged 17.2 points, 5.3 assists, and 1.5 steals, using his speed to disrupt passing lanes and force turnovers, including a standout 22-point, six-assist performance in Game 4. Against the in the semifinals, a six-game loss, Harris started all contests and averaged 4.4 points, 1.8 assists, and 1.8 steals in 28.0 minutes, highlighting his defensive impact with timely steals on guards like and , though the Hawks' offense struggled overall. His energy off the bench and ability to guard multiple positions helped stabilize Atlanta's perimeter defense during stretches, earning praise from Drew for providing "quickness and toughness" in high-stakes matchups. Following the season, Harris became an unrestricted and signed a one-year, veteran's minimum with the on July 31, 2013, returning to the team where he began his career.

Dallas Mavericks (2013–2018)

Harris returned to the Dallas Mavericks in July 2013, signing a one-year minimum worth $1,265,977 after an initial three-year agreement was voided due to a injury requiring surgery. He missed the first half of the 2013–14 season recovering from the August 2013 procedure on his left big , debuting on January 18, 2014, and appearing in 40 games as a reserve, averaging 7.9 points and 4.5 assists per game in 20.5 minutes. In July 2014, Harris re-signed with the Mavericks on a four-year, $16.56 million contract, providing stability at the point guard position. During the 2014–15 season, he played in 76 games, mostly off the bench, averaging 8.8 points and 3.1 assists per game while shooting 41.8% from the field. Harris contributed to the ' Western Conference first-round playoff appearance against the , playing in four games and averaging 6.0 points in 18.5 minutes. Over the subsequent seasons, Harris served as a reliable reserve, maintaining per-game averages of 7.6 points and 1.8 assists in 2015–16 across 64 games, and 6.7 points and 2.1 assists in 2016–17 over 65 appearances. Injuries continued to impact his availability, including a right big sprain in October 2016 that sidelined him for the first three weeks of the 2016–17 season and required a walking boot. In 2017–18, he averaged 8.5 points and 1.9 assists in 44 games before being traded to the on February 8, 2018. As a seasoned in his second stint with , Harris embraced a , forming an effective backcourt partnership with and providing veteran guidance to the team's guards through his professionalism and on-court efficiency.

Denver Nuggets (2018)

On February 8, 2018, the acquired Devin Harris from the as part of a three-team trade that also involved the , sending to New York and to in exchange. The 34-year-old veteran, who had recently signed a rest-of-the-season contract with Dallas following two 10-day deals in , provided backcourt depth for a Nuggets team pushing for a playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference. Harris appeared in 27 games for during the 2017–18 regular season, none as a starter, averaging 8.2 points, 2.5 assists, and 1.7 rebounds in 19.7 minutes per game while shooting 40.6 percent from the field. He served in a limited reserve role behind starting and the team's star center , often providing veteran leadership and occasional scoring bursts off the bench, including a 15-point performance in a key April win over that aided the playoff clinch. The Nuggets finished 17–10 in the games Harris played, securing their first postseason berth since 2013. Despite his contributions to the regular-season surge, Harris did not appear in the playoffs, where Denver fell to the in six games in the first round. Following the season, his expired, making him an unrestricted in the summer of 2018.

Dallas Mavericks (2018–2019)

On August 8, 2018, Harris signed a one-year, $2.4 million veteran's minimum with the , marking his third stint with the franchise where he began his career 14 years earlier. In the 2018–19 season, he appeared in 68 games off the bench, averaging 6.3 points, 1.8 assists, and 15.8 minutes per game while providing veteran leadership to a young roster featuring and . Early in the season, Harris missed the first 10 games due to a left strain sustained in the opener but returned to contribute steady play, including a season-high 18 points against the in December. As the Mavericks wrapped up the regular season, Harris received an emotional recognition during the April 9, 2019, home finale against the , his last game at after spending over half his career with across three periods. Starting alongside retiring legend , Harris tallied 14 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds in the 120–109 victory, helping close out a meaningful night for the franchise's veteran core. Following the season, Harris became an unrestricted but did not secure another NBA contract, effectively concluding his 15-year playing career after 1,049 regular-season games. Over his tenure, he amassed 10,677 points and 4,089 assists, ranking as one of the league's most durable point guards with five teams but leaving an indelible mark through his multiple returns to .

Career statistics and awards

Regular season per game statistics

The following table presents Devin Harris's NBA regular season per game statistics by season.
SeasonTeamGGSMPFGFGAFG%3P3PA3P%FTFTAFT%ORBDRBTRBASTSTLBLKTOVPFPTS
2004–05DAL761915.42.14.8.4290.61.7.3361.01.4.7570.41.01.32.21.00.31.11.85.7
2005–06DAL56422.83.47.2.4690.10.4.2383.04.2.7160.51.82.23.20.90.31.52.29.9
2006–07DAL806126.03.77.4.4920.20.6.2802.73.3.8240.61.92.53.71.20.31.83.010.2
2007–082TM646131.65.010.8.4630.92.6.3353.94.7.8240.42.32.75.81.40.22.53.014.8
2008–09NJN696936.16.615.1.4380.93.2.2917.28.8.8200.42.93.36.91.70.23.12.421.3
2009–10NJN646134.75.613.8.4030.93.4.2764.86.0.7980.42.83.26.61.20.32.82.816.9
2010–112TM717031.74.811.5.4220.82.5.3224.75.7.8330.22.12.47.11.00.12.92.315.2
2011–12UTA636327.63.88.6.4451.23.4.3622.53.3.7460.21.61.85.01.00.21.92.211.3
2012–13ATL583424.53.37.6.4381.34.0.3351.92.7.7270.11.92.03.41.10.21.51.89.9
2013–14DAL40020.52.46.4.3780.82.5.3072.32.9.8000.21.92.14.50.70.11.51.87.9
2014–15DAL76322.22.96.9.4181.33.5.3571.72.1.8150.21.61.83.11.00.21.11.98.8
2015–16DAL64020.02.65.8.4470.82.5.3291.62.2.7210.31.92.21.80.90.21.01.97.6
2016–17DAL65016.72.15.2.3990.92.7.3281.62.0.8290.21.82.02.10.70.10.91.66.7
2017–182TM71118.92.66.4.4121.13.2.3482.02.4.8350.21.61.82.10.70.21.12.28.4
2018–19DAL68215.81.95.1.3800.92.9.3101.52.0.7610.21.51.61.80.50.20.82.06.3
Over his 15 NBA seasons, Harris played in 985 regular season games, averaging 10.8 points, 3.9 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game while shooting 43.2% from the field, 32.5% from three-point range, and 80.0% from the free-throw line.

Regular season totals statistics

The following table presents Devin Harris's NBA regular season totals statistics by season.
SeasonTeamGMPFGFGAFG%3P3PA3P%FTFTAFT%ORBDRBTRBASTSTLBLKTOVPFPTS
2004–05DAL761173157366.42944131.33678103.7572874102169771982139436
2005–06DAL561275190405.469521.238169236.7162699125177531684121554
2006–07DAL802081292593.4921450.280215261.824451511962969621146242813
2007–082TM642022321693.46356167.335248301.824281451733699010161190946
2008–09NJN6924944551039.43864220.291496605.82030201231476114132121641470
2009–10NJN642221356884.40360217.276308386.7982417920342379181811781080
2010–112TM712254343813.42258180.322335402.833171521695037072071631079
2011–12UTA631741241542.44577213.362156209.746121001123166413122136715
2012–13ATL581421194443.43877230.335112154.7276110116197641388103577
2013–14DAL4081896254.37831101.30792115.800877851782825972315
2014–15DAL761685219524.41895266.357132162.81513122135237781485147665
2015–16DAL641280167374.44752158.329101140.72118120138118601366124487
2016–17DAL651087136341.39958177.328107129.8291111612713643757101437
2017–182TM711340187454.41279227.348142170.83512115127152471276158595
2018–19DAL681071132347.38062200.310102134.76112100112122351656133428

Playoff statistics

Devin Harris participated in 12 playoff series across eight postseason appearances during his NBA career, totaling 64 games played. His career playoff averages were 9.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game.

Per-Series Playoff Statistics

SeasonRoundTeamOpponentGPMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPG
2005First RoundHOU79.73.11.61.30.60.1
2005Conference SemifinalsPHX24.81.50.01.00.00.0
2006First Round413.04.31.01.30.50.0
2006Conference SemifinalsSAS731.612.72.62.00.40.4
2006Conference FinalsPHX622.611.01.82.31.30.0
2006NBA FinalsMIA624.57.30.82.50.70.0
2007First RoundGSW627.213.22.05.01.00.2
2012First RoundUTASAS430.013.01.53.80.80.5
2013First RoundATLIND637.711.32.83.71.70.2
2014First RoundSAS725.111.42.43.90.30.3
2015First RoundHOU418.36.02.01.00.50.0
2016First RoundOKC524.17.82.81.60.60.0
In the against the , Harris averaged 7.3 points and 2.5 assists per game over six games, often in a reserve role averaging 24.5 minutes per game.

Career Playoff Totals

CategoryValue
Games Played (GP)64
Minutes Played (MP)1,523
Field Goals Made (FGM)208
Field Goal Attempts (FGA)461
Three-Pointers Made (3PM)31
Three-Point Attempts (3PA)101
Free Throws Made (FTM)133
Free Throw Attempts (FTA)159
Total Points (PTS)580
Total Rebounds (TRB)124
Total Assists (AST)167
Total Steals (STL)58
Total Blocks (BLK)10
Total Turnovers (TOV)68
Personal Fouls (PF)104
Career playoff shooting percentages: 45.1% field goal, 30.7% three-point, 83.6% free throw.

Awards and honors

NBA awards and honors:
  • Selected to the NBA All-Star Game in 2009.
  • Named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2004–05.
College awards and honors (University of Wisconsin–Madison):
  • Big Ten Player of the Year in 2004.
  • Unanimous First-team All-Big Ten selection in 2004.
  • Second-team All-Big Ten selection in 2003.
High school awards (Wauwatosa East High School):

Broadcasting career

Dallas Mavericks broadcasts

Following his retirement from professional basketball in 2019, Devin Harris transitioned into broadcasting, joining Bally Sports Southwest as a for telecasts beginning with the . In this role, Harris provided analysis during home games, drawing on his extensive experience from three separate stints with the team as a player, which spanned a total of 10 seasons and offered him unique insider perspectives on the franchise's strategies and culture. Harris frequently partnered with longtime play-by-play announcer Mark Followill, contributing to a dynamic broadcast duo that combined Followill's narration with Harris's on-court insights. Their collaboration extended to covering both the regular season and playoff games, where Harris's commentary helped contextualize key moments for viewers, such as defensive matchups and team dynamics honed from his own playing days. In October 2024, the launched MavsTV as part of a multiyear local broadcast rights deal with TEGNA, replacing Bally Sports Southwest and expanding free over-the-air access via stations like and KFAA. As of the 2024–25 season, Harris continued in this capacity on MavsTV, maintaining his position as a primary analyst alongside Followill and fellow legend . His ongoing involvement has been praised for bridging the gap between past and present eras of basketball, with Harris entering his third season in the booth by the 2024–25 campaign and his fourth in the 2025–26 season.

College basketball coverage

Harris began his work as a analyst for around 2020, including coverage of games featuring the , the team where he starred as a player from 2001 to 2004. Building on his prior experience broadcasting games, he provides color commentary that emphasizes strategic elements like decision-making, drawing directly from his own tenure as a record-setting floor general at . His role extends to the for conference matchups and select national broadcasts on platforms, where he offers analysis rooted in the competitive dynamics of Big Ten play. Harris's perspectives often highlight the nuances of guard play and team defense, informed by his achievements as the 2004 Big Ten Player of the Year during his college career. As of 2025, Harris maintains an active role in ' college basketball coverage, with no reported changes to his involvement.

Personal life

Family

Devin Harris married , a former contestant and model, in 2013. The couple has three daughters; their third daughter, Violet (born Violett Tyler), was born in in March 2016, allowing Harris to return home from a just in time for the birth before playing that evening. Throughout Harris's NBA career, which involved stints with five teams and frequent relocations, Allen served as a key confidant, providing emotional support amid the demands of professional . Post-retirement in 2019, the family has resided in the area, where Harris's roots with and broadcasting commitments keep them settled.

Religion and later education

In recent years, Devin Harris converted to Catholicism alongside his three daughters, Charlie, Scarlet, and Violet. This decision followed his academic exploration of religious history while completing his undergraduate studies. Harris's interest in Catholicism deepened through his senior thesis on , the 15th-century Dominican friar known for his fiery preaching and role in . He reflected on this process in an interview, stating, “I thought going back through that process, wondering what it was like back then, made sense,” highlighting how historical study informed his spiritual journey. No specific public influences beyond this scholarly engagement have been documented. Harris completed his in from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on December 17, 2023, nearly 20 years after leaving the program early to enter the NBA in 2004. Originally a major, he switched to during his return to coursework. His motivation stemmed from a long-standing promise to his parents—particularly his father, who earned his own degree at age 50—and a desire for personal fulfillment and to set an example for his children. In a personal reflection, Harris described the graduation as one of the proudest moments of his life, emphasizing growth beyond his basketball career.

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