Mavericks' Morez Johnson Jr. dilemma makes a P.J. Washington trade more likely
With the Dallas Mavericks drafting forward Morez Johnson Jr., they will likely look to trade P.J. Washington due to a fit overlap, among other reasons.
With the Dallas Mavericks drafting forward Morez Johnson Jr., they will likely look to trade P.J. Washington due to a fit overlap, among other reasons.
After Dereck Lively II shared his progress on his injury recovery, it makes far more sense why the Dallas Mavericks drafted Morez Johnson Jr. in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Dallas Mavericks Summer League opener versus the Golden State Warriors gives an early look at Morez Johnson Jr. vs Yaxel Lendeborg draft debate and roster fit.
After prioritizing frontcourt depth in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks need to sign a strong point guard in free agency.
The Dallas Mavericks missed the chance to trade for one of the top volume 3-point shooters in the NBA, as the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons. Dallas desperately needs more shooting, and Joe would've been a great addition.
The Dallas Mavericks signed Darin Green Jr. to a Summer League contract following the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Dallas Mavericks drafted Tobi Lawal with the No. 48 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and his game looks Derrick Jones Jr.'s.
Dallas Mavericks draft grades: breaking down Dallas’ 2026 NBA Draft picks, reaches, fits, and upside across a chaotic, action-packed class. These picks include Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio De Larrea, Tobi Lawal, and Vsevolod Ishchenko.
The Dallas Mavericks acquired Vsevolod Ishchenko in a draft-night trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, and this move looks like highway robbery for Dallas.
The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers were involved in multiple trades together during the 2026 NBA Draft, proving that the wounds from the Luka Doncic trade between the two teams are nonexistent.
The Dallas Mavericks targeted another freak athlete with the No. 48 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, as they selected Virginia Tech's Tobi Lawal. He will join Morez Johnson Jr. and form a wildly athletic rookie duo with Morez Johnson Jr.
The Dallas Mavericks were caught sleeping by not trading up to select Isaiah Evans, Cooper Flagg's former Duke teammate. The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted the 6-foot-6 sharpshooter with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
After trading up to select Sergio De Larrea with the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the 6-foot-6 point guard will help fix the Dallas Mavericks' lack of positional size in the backcourt.
The Dallas Mavericks traded for Sergio De Larrea toward the end of the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, and this could very well jeopardize Brandon Williams' future in Dallas.
The Dallas Mavericks did an excellent job during the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, and they should target a move for Duke's Isaiah Evans in the second round of the draft. He would fix their 3-point shooting and provide floor spacing.
The Dallas Mavericks sold low on Anthony Davis, but the trade looks even better after they snatched up the perfect draft prospect using that No. 30 pick.
The Dallas Mavericks' guard play was awful last season, and they traded up to draft Sergio De Larrea to fill this hole behind Kyrie Irving.
The Dallas Mavericks opting to pair Morez Johnson Jr. with Cooper Flagg definitely raises questions regarding how the two can fit together.
The Dallas Mavericks made a questionable lottery choice in Morez Johnson Jr., passing on more dynamic guard prospects in a thin draft window.
The Dallas Mavericks fixed their 3-point shooting by trading up to draft Sergio De Larrea in the 2026 NBA Draft. Morez Johnson Jr. obviously isn't the best shooter, but De Larrea looks like he'll shoot it well in the NBA.
The Dallas Mavericks miss on Labaron Philon Jr.'s slide after trade-up rumors, leaving Dallas with Morez Johnson Jr., while backcourt needs remain unanswered.
Morez Johnson Jr. reacted with a message of "LFG" after the Dallas Mavericks selected him with the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and reunited him with Dusty May.
The Dallas Mavericks passed on Brayden Burries by drafting Morez Johnson Jr., and Burries looked like someone who would help fix their poor 3-point shooting right away.
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford seems expendable after the team drafted Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 overall pick.
The Dallas Mavericks' need for shooting has never been more apparent after electing to pick Morez Johnson Jr. with the ninth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.