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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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.

Dusty May barely needed 24 hours to establish Mavericks’ new identity

The Dallas Mavericks hired Dusty May for a reason. His vision is clear after just 24 hours.

Why Dusty May-led Mavericks drafted Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. over UM teammates Aday Mara and Yaxel Lendeborg

Dusty May reunited with one of his Michigan players, but it isn't one many expected it to be.

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...

Who is Morez Johnson Jr.? Get to know the Dallas Mavericks top pick

The Dallas Mavericks, under new front office leadership, select Michigan power forward Morez Johnson Jr., valued for his rebounding and defensive skills.

Mavericks miss their chance to draft perfect Cooper Flagg co-star thanks to old rival

The LA Clippers reignite their rivalry with the Dallas Mavericks by drafting Keaton Wagler, an ideal Cooper Flagg fit that Dallas missed out on the chance to draft in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Mavericks' Morez Johnson Jr. draft pick has Dusty May's name written all over it

The Dallas Mavericks have selected Morez Johnson Jr. as the No. 9 pick, and it has Dusty May's name written all over it.

'He shot 90% on dunks': Morez Johnson gets most bizarre stat after Mavs pick Michigan big in NBA Draft
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 wing from Michigan, with the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. After entering the lottery with the eighth-best odds, Dallas...

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...

Jon Scheyer leaving Duke for Dallas would have been a much bigger gamble than Dusty May's call

Why Jon Scheyer rejected Masai Ujiri's Dallas Mavericks to stay at Duke while Michigan's Dusty May took the NBA leap.

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumor is becoming the biggest threat to Mavericks' draft plans

The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade disrupts Dallas's draft plans as the rebuilding Bucks could steal top Mavericks target Brayden Burries at No. 10.

Mavericks' coaching hire inadvertently made Thunder's trade-up dreams more realistic

Dallas just hired Dusty May, and his college championship roster might be the secret key to unlocking a major draft-night trade with the Thunder.

Kyrie Irving made his stance on Mavericks HC Dusty May as crystal clear as possible

The Dallas Mavericks just hired Dusty May as their next head coach, and while some were concerned about how Kyrie Irving would feel, they won't anymore.

Draft Rumors: Cavs, Bucks, Philon, Trades, Flemings

As the draft approaches, the Cavaliers are exploring the possibility of trading the No. 29 overall pick, reports Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). According to Fedor, while...

Kyrie Irving's relationship with Kidd is gone, and Dusty May could push him out the door

With Jason Kidd gone and a youth movement underway around Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving no longer fits the Mavericks' future.

Mavericks announce hire of Dusty May as next head coach

The Dallas Mavericks officially announced the hire of Dusty May as their next head coach on Tuesday, a day after it was first reported that the Michig

LIST: Tracking the Dallas Mavericks picks | 2026 NBA Draft

Dallas has three selections in the 2026 NBA Draft. We'll learn who is going to join Cooper Flagg and co.

Mavericks' Dusty May has something to break the college-to-NBA coach curse

As much as some might have doubts about college basketball coaches turning pro, Dallas Mavericks' Dusty May is already ahead of the curve.

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...

Fischer’s Latest: Morant, Pelicans, Mavericks, Randle, Jovic

The Pelicans aren’t interested in trading for Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (subscription required). New Orleans was mentioned over the weekend as a...

Mavericks possibly cutting ties with 259-game starting center could interest Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks could cut ties with Daniel Gafford as soon as the NBA Draft on Tuesday night, and the Los Angeles Lakers should have interest in the veteran center.

Dallas Mavericks draft picks tracker 2026: Live results, grades, updates, list of selections and trades

The Mavs had the top pick a year ago and took Cooper Flagg.

A Timeline of Dallas Mavericks Franchise History

The Dallas Mavericks have one of the most interesting franchise arcs in modern NBA history. They are not one of […] The post A Timeline of Dallas Mavericks Franchise History appeared first on...

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.

How do you feel about the Dusty May hiring?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mavericks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in...

Mavericks' rumored draft selection creates an obvious logjam no one can ignore

With the Dallas Mavericks set to pick at No. 9 in the NBA Draft, it looks like they are in to move a big man if they pick Aday Mara at No. 9.

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...

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.

Draft Rumors: Wagler, Brown, Ament, Hawks, Pelicans, Mavericks

The Clippers appear likely to keep their pick at No. 5 in tonight’s draft and decide between Illinois guard Keaton Wagler and Louisville guard Mikel Brown, according to Brett Siegel of...

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...

Three key reasons Dusty May left Michigan for Mavericks job exposed

Reportedly, Cooper Flagg was the primary reason behind Dusty May’s decision to accept the Dallas Mavericks’ head coaching job.

Mavericks' Dusty May-Jon Scheyer saga ended up perfectly for both parties

The Dallas Mavericks wanted to hire Jon Scheyer to work with his best Duke player, Cooper Flagg, but the Dusty May hire feels like a bullet was dodged.

Grading Heat-Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo deal; Dusty May bolts Michigan for NBA's Mavs

Plus, Lionel Messi makes World Cup history

Mavericks' perfect draft pick just revealed himself after Dusty May hire

Yaxel Lendeborg is the perfect candidate for the Dallas Mavericks to select in the 2026 NBA Draft after he expressed excitement to play with his former Michigan coach, Dusty May, in Dallas.

Mavericks’ Dusty May hire may have opened up a new door for Kyrie Irving

The Dallas Mavericks just hired Michigan coach Dusty May as Jason Kidd's replacement, and that might be the end of the line for Kyrie Irving in Dallas.

Mavericks offseason tier list: Who's safe, who should be traded, who’s as good as gone

The Dallas Mavericks' offseason is officially underway, and several players could be on the way out before next season begins. P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson, and Daniel Gafford have been in trade...

NBA Draft Day Dallas Mavericks discussion

Today’s going to be a fun, weird day. We’ll have plenty of content, but I wanted to give you all a place to have all the draft day conversations. So here we are. There’s bound to be a ton of...

Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat trade wakes up NBA world much like Lakers’ Luka Doncic blockbuster

Miami pulled off the deal in the middle of the night.

3 things to know before the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft

The day that many Dallas Mavericks fans have waited for has finally arrived. The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft will take place Tuesday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and the Mavs...

Wings vs Storm Recap: Bueckers, Fudd push Dallas past Seattle, 112-110, in overtime nail-biter

The Dallas Wings (11-6) delivered another thrilling finish on Monday with a 112-110 overtime win over the Seattle Storm (3-15) at Climate Pledge Arena. For the second straight game, the Wings kept...

Monday, June 22, 2026
Timberwolves acquire 6-foot-9 ex-Mavericks forward in blockbuster three-team Julius Randle trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves have finalized a multi-team offseason trade.

Dusty May comes with a risk Mavericks fans are completely overlooking

The Dallas Mavericks hired Dusty May as head coach, but history shows college coaches often struggle in the NBA, and the transition remains difficult.

Trade Talk: A three team deal with the Lakers and Nuggets

The Dallas Mavericks are now just hours away from Tuesday night’s Draft, where they currently hold the #9 and #30 picks. This three-team swap adds some complexity to the conversation, so let’s get...

Inside the stay-or-go transfer decisions for Elliot Cadeau, Michigan's roster after Mavericks poach Dusty May

Michigan's roster will have a 15-day window to decide whether to enter the transfer portal, and a handful of big-brand programs have open cap space and roster needs.

Mavericks' favorite draft target can easily be botched in a blockbuster Giannis trade

The NBA media has linked Brayden Burries to the Dallas Mavericks many times, but a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade may be the death for the Mavs' draft target.

Dusty May hiring should lead the Mavericks to this ideal target in the NBA Draft

With the news of the Dusty May hire, Michigan prospect Morez Johnson makes even more sense for the Dallas Mavericks in tomorrow's 2026 NBA Draft.

Mavericks urged to pair Cooper Flagg with mistreated $165 million Lakers star in stunning move

An NBA journalist believes the Dallas Mavericks could make a shocking move in the future.

Draft Notes: OKC Picks, Peterson, Wagler, Brown, Pacers

Could the Thunder trade up in the draft? Holding the Nos. 12 and 17 picks, Oklahoma City is discussing a deal with the Mavericks in which the Thunder would swap both picks for Dallas’ No. 9...

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