Mavericks' Morez Johnson Jr. pick checks every box Masai Ujiri loves
The Dallas Mavericks' selection of Morez Johnson Jr. in the 2026 NBA Draft was due to Masai Ujiri and his love for power forwards who play solid defense.
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Dusty May gets his guy as Mavericks make stunning Morez Johnson Jr. selection
The Dallas Mavericks made the first shocking pick of the 2026 NBA Draft by picking Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 overall pick. Dusty May now gets to coach one of his former Michigan players in Dallas.
Mavericks’ Morez Johnson Jr. has perfect reaction to reuniting with Dusty May as No. 9 pick
The Dallas Mavericks are asking new head coach Dusty May to help rejuvenate a franchise that has been engulfed by a massive bad optics tornado over the last 16-plus months. When taking on such an arduous challenge, it makes sense to start with what you know, especially if it just helped you win a national […] The post Mavericks’ Morez Johnson Jr. has perfect reaction to reuniting with Dusty May as No. 9 pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dallas Mavericks Select Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. At No. 9, Reuniting Him With Dusty May
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Draft Morez Johnson Jr. at No. 9 to Reunite With Dusty May The Dallas Mavericks selected Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. ninth overall, reuniting the national champion big man with new head coach Dusty May. The pick lands well ahead of Johnson’s consensus draft range and leans on May’s familiarity with […]
NBA Draft: What Michigan F Morez Johnson Jr. brings to the Dallas Mavericks
Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. was just selected at No. 9 overall in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. Playing alongside fellow NBA Draft prospects Aday Mara and Yaxel Lendeborg, Johnson became a critical contributor in the Wolverines’ title run, averaging 13.1 points and 7.3 rebounds, shooting 62.3 […]
With the 9th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks select Morez Johnson Jr.
The Dallas Mavericks have selected Morez Johnson Jr., a 6’9″, 250-pound wing from Michigan, with the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Johnson was born in Riverdale, Ill., and is a physically imposing, high-motor guy with big-time two-way potential. After entering the lottery with the eighth-best odds, Dallas ultimately fell one spot and […]
NBA Draft: Michigan F Morez Johnson Jr. picked by Dallas Mavericks in first round
With the ninth pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, Dusty May and the Dallas Mavericks selected Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. Johnson started his career with the Illinois Fighting Illini, where he played in 30 games as a true freshman during the 2024-25 season. He averaged seven points and 6.7 […]
Morez Johnson Drafted By Mavericks At No. 9
The Mavericks will reunite Morez Johnson with his former head coach, having selected the Wolverines forward with the No. 9 overall pick after officially announcing the hiring of Dusty May earlier in the day. An Illinois native, Johnson began his college career with the Fighting Illini, but transferred to Michigan for his sophomore season and had […]
Grizzlies' home-run Cameron Boozer pick exposes exactly where Mavericks went wrong
The Memphis Grizzlies drafted Cameron Boozer in the 2026 NBA Draft, and the Dallas Mavericks could've jumped into the top four and drafted him if they had taken their tank more seriously.
Dusty May pens heartfelt farewell to Michigan after tough decision
Former Michigan head men’s basketball coach Dusty May has released a farewell letter to Wolverines Nation following his decision to become the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. May joined the team in 2024 and led the program to a national championship in the 2026 March Madness Tournament. May’s letter, posted to his social media […] The post Dusty May pens heartfelt farewell to Michigan after tough decision appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Yaxel Lendeborg sends ‘draft me’ message to Mavericks’ Dusty May before 2026 Draft
With the Dallas Mavericks hiring Dusty May as its next head coach, all eyes are on the NBA Draft to see if his influence will be over the selections on Tuesday night. As rumors surround the Mavericks over who the team will pick at the 2026 NBA Draft, one player makes an open request. May […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg sends ‘draft me’ message to Mavericks’ Dusty May before 2026 Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mavericks' dream 2026 NBA Draft is staring Masai Ujiri in the face
The Dallas Mavericks need to go after a guard with their ninth pick, and they just need to take a steady approach to their picks after that. Picking Brayden Burries, Emanuel Sharp, and Trevon Brazile would give them the perfect draft.
Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Morant, Pelicans, Mavericks, Randle, Jovic
The Pelicans aren’t interested in trading for Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (subscription required). New Orleans was mentioned over the weekend as a potential destination for Morant, but a source tells Stein and Fischer that Jeremiah Fears, whom New Orleans selected with the seventh […]
Mavericks Hire Dusty May As Head Coach
JUNE 23: The Mavericks have announced May’s hiring in a press release, stating that an introductory press conference will be held at a later date. “I am honored to join the Dallas Mavericks organization,” May said in a statement. “This is one of the most respected franchises in professional sports, with passionate fans, a talented […]
Mavericks should jump on Heat trade rumor with answer to their new Giannis problem
The Miami Heat's 3-point shooting declined significantly after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Dallas Mavericks should trade Miami Klay Thompson to help them address that issue.
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Mark Cuban Reacts to Mavericks’ Decision to Hire Dusty May as New Head Coach
Though he’s no longer the majority owner of the team, Mark Cuban remains heavily invested in the Dallas Mavericks. Cuban, who remains a minority owner of the Mavs, frequently weighs in on Dallas’ decision-making, and that includes the team’s decision to hire Dusty May from the University of Michigan as the next head coach. Mark […] The post Mark Cuban Reacts to Mavericks’ Decision to Hire Dusty May as New Head Coach appeared first on HEAVY .
Trae Young’s Bizarre New Deal Is The Wrong Kind Of Hedge
As if they were trying to win the 2019 NBA Championship seven years too late, the horrible Washington Wizards made two of the most interesting moves at the deadline last year, relieving the Dallas Mavericks of Anthony Davis in exchange for basically one good first-round pick, and taking Trae Young off the Atlanta Hawks' hands for some expiring contracts. Despite Young's considerable flaws , the deal was a fine one for the Wizards, since they didn't surrender any real assets, happily allowing t...
Ranking Mavericks' top 3 potential Michigan draft targets after Dusty May hire
Here's an in-depth ranking of who the Dallas Mavericks should select out of Dusty May's former Michigan players in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. This list includes Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Morez Johnson Jr.
Mavericks rumors: The Michigan star getting most love at No. 9 after Dusty May hire
With the Dallas Mavericks preparing for the 2026 NBA Draft, which starts on Tuesday night, the news of the hiring of head coach Dusty May could have changed the player they’re targeting with the No. 9 pick. As rumors will surround the Mavericks on who the team will pick, this Michigan Wolverines star is getting […] The post Mavericks rumors: The Michigan star getting most love at No. 9 after Dusty May hire appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bucks, Mavs Among Teams Targeting Hannes Steinbach in 26′ Draft
The Milwaukee Bucks are among the teams eyeing Washington big man Hannes Steinbach as the 2026 NBA Draft nears, sources tell FortyEightMinutes. The Bucks own the No. 10 pick via their own selection but now also own the No. 13 pick via their Giannis Antetokounmpo trade with the Heat. The Bucks acquired center Kel’el Ware […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo rumor shows Mavericks dodged a Western Conference nightmare
Giannis Antetokounmpo was open to a trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Dallas Mavericks dodged a disaster since he was traded to another Eastern Conference team, the Miami Heat.
5 Michigan Replacements After Dusty May Betrays Wolverines for Mavericks, Including Billy Donovan
Rumors swirled over the last few weeks that the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks had eyes for Michigan head coach Dusty May. […]
NBA Mock Draft Round Up: Nobody knows what the Mavericks are going to do
Happy draft day! Your Dallas Mavericks are just hours away from finding themselves on the clock, and, well, nobody really knows what they’re going to do! It’s going to be an interesting night for the organization. With that in mind, one last time for the 2026 NBA Draft, lets round ‘em up! The Athletic 9. […]
Giannis trade is another reminder of how badly Lakers fleeced Mavericks for Luka
The Los Angeles Lakers made out like bandits when they traded for Luka Doncic. It's more evident than ever after the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.
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