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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 affiliate) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills 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. As the Mavericks prepare for the NBA draft, their decisions will be closely watched by local fans who follow the team's progress. The Mavericks' choice of May, who has a proven track record of developing players and building successful teams, may impact the team's performance in upcoming games against the San Antonio Spurs. With the Mavericks holding the ninth pick in the draft, they have the opportunity to select a talented young player who could potentially become a rival to the Spurs' own young players. As the NBA season approaches, fans in Terrell Hills and the surrounding area will be keeping a close eye on the Mavericks' roster moves and how they will affect the team's chances against their local rivals.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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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