Dusty May finalizes deal to become Mavericks head coach
Yahoo Sports • 3 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Dusty May is finalizing a deal to take over as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks after a successful tenure at the University of Michigan. Under May, Michigan won the NCAA championship, concluding the season with a record of 34-3. His hiring comes just weeks after the Mavericks parted ways with Jason Kidd. May transitions to the NBA following a remarkable two-year period with the Wolverines, where he secured two Big Ten titles and led the team to the national title. Reports indicate that May's decision follows an offer that he could not refuse.
- •Dusty May led Michigan to the NCAA championship in 2026.
- •He finishes his Michigan career with a 64-13 record.
- •May replaces Jason Kidd, who was fired after a disappointing season.
- •His contract negotiations with Michigan were ongoing prior to the Mavericks' approach.
- •Dallas aims to rebuild around emerging talent, including Cooper Flagg.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Mavericks to hire Michigan's Dusty May as new coach
- 3:22 PMESPN — Sources: U-M's May finalizing deal to coach Mavs
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Why is Dusty May leaving Michigan? What we know of new Dallas Mavericks coach
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas Mavericks Hiring Michigan’s Dusty May As New Head Coach
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Mavericks hire former Michigan champion Dusty May as new head coach
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Mavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Dusty May leaving Michigan for the NBA: reports
- 2:28 PMYahoo Sports — Why Mavericks are hiring Michigan's Dusty May as next head coach
"The Dallas Mavericks have found their new head coach shortly after firing Jason Kidd. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Michigan’s Dusty May has agreed to become the Mavericks’ next head coach following a successful stint with the Wolverines. “NEWS: Michigan coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to take the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job,” Schefter reported on X/twitter Monday.
"The Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing a deal for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA, a person with knowledge of the deal said Monday. May and the Wolverines won the NCAA championship with a 69-63 win over UConn in April to wrap up a 34-3 season. The Owls returned to the NCAA tourney in 2024 before May was hired by Michigan.
"The Mavericks likely hope May can fashion a career similar to Brad Stevens, whom the Boston Celtics hired out of Butler in 2013 before leading the Celtics to three Eastern Conference Finals appearances.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 5:36 PMMavericks to hire Michigan's Dusty May as new coach
The Dallas Mavericks plan to hire Michigan's Dusty May as head coach, a league source told UPI on Monday. May led the Wolverines to a title in April.
- ESPNJun 22, 2026, 3:22 PMSources: U-M's May finalizing deal to coach Mavs
Michigan coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to take the Dallas Mavericks' head coaching job, sources told ESPN, an axis-shifting move that significantly alters the college and NBA landscapes.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:10 PMWhy is Dusty May leaving Michigan? What we know of new Dallas Mavericks coach
Dusty May, who just won a national title with Michigan, is finalizing a deal to become Dallas Mavericks new head coach.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:39 PMDallas Mavericks Hiring Michigan’s Dusty May As New Head Coach
The Mavericks likely hope May can fashion a career similar to Brad Stevens, whom the Boston Celtics hired out of Butler in 2013 before leading the Celtics to three Eastern Conference Finals appearances.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:38 PMMavericks hire former Michigan champion Dusty May as new head coach
The Dallas Mavericks put an end to their coaching search Monday, hiring former Michigan coach Dusty May.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:35 PMMavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says
The Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing a deal for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA, a person with knowledge of the deal said Monday. May and the Wolverines won the NCAA championship with a 69-63 win over UConn in April to wrap up a 34-3 season. The Owls returned to the NCAA tourney in 2024 before May was hired by Michigan.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:29 PMDusty May leaving Michigan for the NBA: reports
Dusty May, fresh off winning an NCAA championship with Michigan, is leaving to coach the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN reported Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:28 PMWhy Mavericks are hiring Michigan's Dusty May as next head coach
The Dallas Mavericks have found their new head coach shortly after firing Jason Kidd. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Michigan’s Dusty May has agreed to become the Mavericks’ next head coach following a successful stint with the Wolverines. “NEWS: Michigan coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to take the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job,” Schefter reported on X/twitter Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:27 PMDusty May leaves Michigan to be Dallas Mavericks coach
Dusty May, who led Michigan basketball to the 2026 national championship, will be the next Dallas Mavericks coach, per multiple reports.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:25 PMMichigan's Dusty May to coach the Mavericks
Michigan's Dusty May to coach the Mavericks
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:23 PMDusty May, who led Michigan to national title this past season, reportedly agrees to become Mavericks head coach
May is reportedly making the jump to the NBA after a two-season stay in Ann Arbor.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:23 PMDusty May leaving Michigan basketball to coach Dallas Mavericks: Report
The savior of Michigan basketball, Dusty May, has left the program after 2 years to take the head coach job with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:20 PMReport: Dusty May leaving Michigan for NBA head coaching job
BREAKING: According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Michigan Basketball’s Dusty May is taking the head coach job with the Dallas Mavericks:
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