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Dallas Mavericks draft Morez Johnson Jr. with ninth pick in 2026 NBA Draft

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Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Dallas Mavericks draft Morez Johnson Jr. with ninth pick in 2026 NBA Draft
Summary

Morez Johnson Jr. was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Johnson, who played one season at Michigan, impressed teams with his performances, especially at the NBA Combine in mid-May. He averaged 13.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game during his time at Michigan, becoming a key player under former coach Dusty May. This selection reunites Johnson with May, who was hired by the Mavericks just a day before the draft.

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By the Numbers
  • •Morez Johnson Jr. drafted No. 9 by the Dallas Mavericks
  • •Johnson averaged 13.1 points and 7.1 rebounds last season
  • •Dusty May coached Johnson at Michigan before joining the Mavericks
  • •Selection follows Johnson's strong performance at the NBA Combine
  • •Johnson becomes Michigan's 20th NBA draftee since 2011
Latest Updates
  • 3:04 AMESPN — Johnson reunites with May, goes No. 9 to Mavs
  • 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — ’The Michigan Mavs!’ — No. 9 Draft Pick Morez Johnson Jr. Breaks Silence on Reuniting With HC Dusty May in Dallas
  • 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan Mavs? Morez Johnson Jr. reunites with Dusty May in Dallas
  • 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan reunion: Morez Johnson Jr. goes No. 9 to Dusty May's Mavericks
  • 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan basketball reunion: Morez Johnson Jr. goes No. 9 to Dusty May
  • 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Draft: Mavericks select Michigan's Morez Johnson at No. 9, reuniting him with new head coach Dusty May
What they're saying
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Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. was taken with the ninth pick by the Mavs and his former coach at Michigan, Dusty May, and was one of three Wolverines to go in the lottery along with Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara.

— ESPNby Jeff Borzello
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It did not take long for newly appointed Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May to bring some Michigan flavor to the franchise as they selected Morez Johnson Jr. with the No.

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The Dallas Mavericks' No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft was a surprise. Morez Johnson Jr. will reunite with ex-Michigan HC Dusty May in Texas.

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