Dusty May leaves Michigan to coach Dallas Mavericks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Dusty May has departed from his role as head coach of the Michigan Wolverines to become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. May's tenure at Michigan included a 64-13 record, two Big Ten championships, and a national title during the previous season. His contract with Michigan had a buyout of $5 million, effective after April 30, 2026. May was negotiating a contract extension with Michigan before accepting the Mavericks position. His final season salary at Michigan was set to increase to $4.85 million.
- •Dusty May led Michigan to a national championship last season.
- •May's contract included a $5 million buyout after April 30, 2026.
- •He recorded a 64-13 overall record at Michigan in two seasons.
- •May had expressed commitment to building the Wolverines program.
- •May replaces former Mavericks coach Jason Kidd.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Here's how much Dusty May owes Michigan for leaving for the NBA
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Dusty May salary, buyout: Michigan coach contract details, and what he said of extension
"Dusty May signed a contract extension with Michigan in July 2025. That contract calls for a $5-million buyout should he leave for another job.
"With Michigan basketball coach Dusty May headed to coach the Mavericks, here's a look at his contract details, salary and buyout information:
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:45 PMHere's how much Dusty May owes Michigan for leaving for the NBA
Dusty May signed a contract extension with Michigan in July 2025. That contract calls for a $5-million buyout should he leave for another job.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:12 PMDusty May salary, buyout: Michigan coach contract details, and what he said of extension
With Michigan basketball coach Dusty May headed to coach the Mavericks, here's a look at his contract details, salary and buyout information:
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