Mavericks made one of the biggest lottery blunders with Morez Johnson Jr. reach
The Dallas Mavericks made a questionable lottery choice in Morez Johnson Jr., passing on more dynamic guard prospects in a thin draft window.
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Mavericks’ Morez Johnson Jr. drops ‘dangerous’ reaction to Cooper Flagg pairing
Arguably, the biggest surprise of the NBA Draft on Tuesday was Morez Johnson Jr. going to the Dallas Mavericks at No. 9. Johnson was not widely projected to be picked in the top 10, but apparently, the Mavericks were pretty high on him. Johnson helped Michigan win the national title. Among the Wolverines who applied […] The post Mavericks’ Morez Johnson Jr. drops ‘dangerous’ reaction to Cooper Flagg pairing appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mavericks' Sergio De Larrea trade-up fixes concern raised by Morez Johnson Jr. pick
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.
Mavericks GM Mike Schmitz on why Morez Johnson was Michigan Man for the job at No. 9
When the Dallas Mavericks stunningly hired Michigan’s Dusty May as their new head coach on Monday, it became clear they would likely be targeting one of May’s Wolverine stars with the No. 9 pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday night. However, almost nobody expected to hear the name that was called. Morez Johnson Jr. […] The post Mavericks GM Mike Schmitz on why Morez Johnson was Michigan Man for the job at No. 9 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Why Mavericks president Masai Ujiri made Dusty May head coach decision
There was a lot for Masai Ujiri to like when he made the decision to hire Dusty May as the Dallas Mavericks’ next head coach. The Mavericks hired May in stunning move on Monday. This saw him move on from being a head coach in college basketball after eight seasons. He enjoyed incredible success with […] The post Why Mavericks president Masai Ujiri made Dusty May head coach decision appeared first on ClutchPoints .
BIGGEST 2026 NBA Draft Winners & Losers, Including Odd Picks By Mavericks and Hornets
On Tuesday night, the NBA offseason really kicked off with the 2026 edition of the NBA Draft. This year’s class […]
Suns trade up to land Arizona star they badly wanted after Knicks-Mavericks swap
The Phoenix Suns weren’t originally a part of the first round of the NBA Draft on Tuesday night, but they made a late trade to get involved in the action. Just before the end of the first round, Phoenix traded with the Dallas Mavericks to move up to No. 30 overall and select Arizona star […] The post Suns trade up to land Arizona star they badly wanted after Knicks-Mavericks swap appeared first on ClutchPoints .
2026 NBA Draft: Arizona’s Koa Peat headed to Suns as final pick of 1st round
Mr. Arizona will get to begin his pro career in his home state. Arizona forward Koa Peat was taken 30th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night, the final selection of the first round. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks but is headed to the Phoenix Suns in a trade that also […]
Dallas Mavericks Move Up, Acquire Sergio De Larrea In Draft-Night Trade With New York Knicks
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Bet on Upside With Sergio De Larrea Trade Dallas moved up to No. 25 to acquire the draft rights to Spanish guard Sergio De Larrea, sending the No. 30 pick and two second-round picks to New York. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks moved up in the first round of the 2026 NBA […]
Morez Johnson Jr.'s reaction to joining Dusty May on the Mavericks says it all
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.
Exclusive: Kingston Flemings eyeing 2 NBA stars to model his game after
The Atlanta Hawks came into the 2026 NBA Draft armed with the eighth overall pick in the NBA Draft behind teams like the LA Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, and Sacramento Kings, but ahead of teams like the Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks. The problem was that a lot of teams weren’t sure who they were going […] The post Exclusive: Kingston Flemings eyeing 2 NBA stars to model his game after appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Michigan basketball makes program history with 3 NBA Draft Lottery picks
It has been quite a time of late for Michigan basketball. Apart from Dusty May leaving the Wolverines for a job in the NBA as the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, Michigan also grabbed headlines with their former players making noise in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday at […] The post Michigan basketball makes program history with 3 NBA Draft Lottery picks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Morez Johnson Jr. Player Profile: What does the Michigan Man bring to Dallas?
Well, Morez Johnson Jr. is a Dallas Maverick. The 6’9”, 250-pound forward absolutely blew up at the NBA Combine, and that rise seemingly could not be stopped as the first round of the draft unfolded. Mavericks’ President Masai Ujiri has a history of taking large forwards in his past, and Morez certainly fits the bill. […]
‘It’s Insane That I’m Actually Going To Dallas’: Morez Johnson Jr. Reacts To Mavericks Selection At No. 9
DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Reacts to Mavericks Selection at No. 9 Morez Johnson Jr. called his No. 9 selection by the Dallas Mavericks the realization of a childhood dream and embraced reuniting with coach Dusty May. His father, Morez Johnson Sr., reflected on a message he gave his son in the sixth grade. […]
The Mavericks picked Michigan Man Morez Johnson Jr. at #9 — and the reactions are pouring in
The Dallas Mavericks made the first surprise move of the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, selecting 6’9″ Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. with the ninth overall pick. Brayden Burries was still on the board and went next at No. 10 to the Milwaukee Bucks, while the Mavericks had a huge roster need at guard. The […]
Mavericks select Morez Johnson with No. 9
The Mavericks used the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Michigan forward Morez Johnson, reuniting him with former Wolverines head coach Dusty May, who was officially hired by Dallas earlier in the day. Johnson elevated his draft stock during a successful sophomore season at Michigan, averaging 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, […] The post Mavericks select Morez Johnson with No. 9 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
‘One Of The Most Fascinating Coaches’: Masai Ujiri Breaks Down Dallas Mavericks’ Dusty May Hire
DHJ Quick Take: Masai Ujiri Details the Case for Dusty May Masai Ujiri broke down the Dusty May hire before the NBA Draft, emphasizing communication, player development, and the coach’s capacity to adapt to the NBA. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks looked at coaches everywhere before hiring Dusty May, and Masai Ujiri said it came down […]
Mavericks' Morez Johnson Jr. pick just made their biggest flaw even more glaring
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.
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 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 […]
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