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Mavs hire Dusty May just in time for NBA draft, then pick one of the coach's Michigan players
By Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 23, 2026
· 4 min read
The Dallas Mavericks lured Dusty May away from national champion Michigan just in time for the NBA draft.Then they selected one of their new coach's players with the No. 9 overall pick in the first round Tuesday night.“The Michigan Mavs,” forward/center Morez Johnson Jr. said moments after the se...
Key takeaway said moments after the selection was announced in New York — and less than two hours after Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri said he wasn't concerned about the timing of May's hiring as it related to the draft.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The hiring of Dusty May as the new coach of the Dallas Mavericks has significant implications for basketball fans in the San Antonio area, particularly those who follow the NBA. As the Mavericks prepare for the NBA draft, their choices will be closely watched by fans in Alamo Heights and throughout Bexar County. The Mavericks' decision to replace Jason Kidd with May, who has a proven track record of success in college basketball, may have a ripple effect on the team's performance and potentially impact their matchups against the San Antonio Spurs. With the Mavericks holding multiple draft picks, including the ninth pick, fans will be eager to see how May's coaching style and philosophy shape the team's roster and strategy. As the NBA season approaches, local fans will be keeping a close eye on the Mavericks and how May's leadership affects their performance on the court.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The Dallas Mavericks lured Dusty May away from national champion Michigan just in time for the NBA draft.Then they selected one of their new coach's players with the No. 9 overall pick in the first round Tuesday night.“The Michigan Mavs,” forward/center Morez Johnson Jr. said moments after the se...
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