Dallas Mavericks consider Jon Scheyer and Dusty May for head coach position

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Dallas Mavericks consider Jon Scheyer and Dusty May for head coach position
Summary

The Dallas Mavericks are expanding their search for a new head coach following the hiring of Masai Ujiri as president of basketball operations. Reports indicate the team has had preliminary discussions with Jon Scheyer of Duke and Dusty May of Michigan. Both candidates are well entrenched at their universities, raising questions about their interest in joining the NBA. May recently celebrated a national championship with Michigan, while Scheyer coached a standout freshman in the prior season. As the Mavericks retool their roster, the future of Kyrie Irving with the team also appears uncertain.

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  • Mavericks begin search for head coach after hiring Masai Ujiri.
  • Preliminary talks with Jon Scheyer and Dusty May reported.
  • Scheyer and May are both committed to their current programs.
  • May recently led Michigan to a national championship.
  • Kyrie Irving's future with the Mavericks is in question.
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  • 9:41 AMYahoo SportsDallas Mavericks Have 2 Collegiate Candidates for the Vacant Head Coaching Role, Per Insider
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After hiring Masai Ujiri as their president of basketball operations, the Dallas Mavericks plan to find their next head coach, and they are reportedly expanding their search beyond the NBA. According to league insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the Dallas Mavericks have had preliminary talks about Duke’s Jon Scheyer and Michigan’s Dusty May, with [...]

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