Dusty May emphasizes winning experience in new Mavericks roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Dallas head coach Dusty May says the team's recent roster additions are already well-versed in professional standards. Rather than focusing on individual skill sets or physical attributes, May identified a shared history of winning environments as the primary strength of his new players. This group includes individuals who have competed at the EuroLeague finals, domestic championship levels, and within established NBA organizations. May indicated this experience allows his staff to bypass basic instructional hurdles during training camp. The coach noted that the roster is prepared to handle the intensity of the upcoming season without needing foundational lessons on defensive effort or professional habits. The team is now moving toward the start of training camp to see if these backgrounds translate into success for a group featuring young cornerstone Cooper Flagg.
- •Dusty May enters his first season as head coach of the Mavericks.
- •The roster includes new players with experience in the EuroLeague, the Pistons, and the Hawks.
- •May identifies competitive pedigree as a key factor in roster construction.
- •Training camp is scheduled to begin soon to test the new team dynamics.
- •The Mavericks have 29 national television games scheduled for the 2026-27 season.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Dusty May Reveals What Encourages Him Most About Mavericks' New Roster
"Dallas' new additions arrive with different backgrounds, but May sees one shared trait as the Mavericks prepare for his first season as an NBA head coach.
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