Johnson reunites with Mavs' May, leads U-M trio in draft lottery
The Dallas Mavericks have selected Morez Johnson Jr. with the 9th pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, reuniting the player with former Michigan coach Dusty May.
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The Dallas Mavericks hired Dusty May and selected Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. with the 9th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. This move reunited Johnson with May, though reactions varied on whether the pick would effectively support Cooper Flagg.
Epilogue added 54d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The Dallas Mavericks drafted Morez Johnson Jr. as the 9th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. This move reunites Johnson with Dusty May, who was hired by the Mavericks just prior to the draft. Johnson is noted as the lead of a trio of University of Michigan players appearing in the draft lottery.
Coverage from AP News and ESPN emphasizes the timing of May's hire and the subsequent selection of his former player. The Dallas News highlights scouting reports on Johnson, while CBS Sports categorizes the pick as a failure to assist Cooper Flagg due to Johnson's perceived low upside. Future developments involve the integration of Johnson into the Mavericks' roster under May's guidance.
Coverage does not specify the status or draft positions of the other two Michigan players.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 66d ago.
Sources (8)
- Mavericks answered a few questions this week, but overall plan in Dallas remains a mystery Dallas News · 66d ago
- 2026 NBA Draft preview: Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. 247Sports · 66d ago
- Mavs expect Morez Johnson Jr. to fit perfectly with Cooper Flagg NBA.com · 66d ago
- ‘We have Rez and they don’t’: See Dusty May's scouting report on the Mavericks' Morez Johnson Jr. Dallas News · 66d ago
- Mavs hire Dusty May just in time for NBA draft, then pick one of the coach’s Michigan players AP News · 66d ago
- With the 9th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks select Morez Johnson Jr. Mavs Moneyball · 66d ago
- 2026 NBA Draft winners and losers: Mavericks fail to help Cooper Flagg with low-upside Morez Johnson Jr. pick CBS Sports · 66d ago
- Johnson reunites with Mavs' May, leads U-M trio in draft lottery ESPN · 66d ago
Quick answers
Who did the Dallas Mavericks select with the 9th pick?
The Mavericks selected Morez Johnson Jr.
What is the connection between Morez Johnson Jr. and Dusty May?
They are reuniting after May coached Johnson at the University of Michigan.
How was the pick received by CBS Sports?
CBS Sports labeled the pick a failure to help Cooper Flagg, describing Johnson Jr. as having low upside.
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