Dallas Mavericks hire Dusty May as new head coach from Michigan

On June 22, 2026, the Dallas Mavericks announced the hiring of Dusty May as their new head coach, following his successful tenure at Michigan, where he led the Wolverines to a national championship. May's departure from college basketball to the NBA comes as the Mavericks seek to build around rising star Cooper Flagg, who was recognized as the NBA Rookie of the Year. The Mavericks have the No. 9 and No. 30 picks in the upcoming NBA Draft, adding further potential to their roster. This hiring is part of a major restructuring under new president Masai Ujiri and general manager Mike Schmitz, who aim to revitalize the franchise in a competitive Western Conference.

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