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Mavericks hire Dusty May as head coach, eyes on draft strategy

CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:27 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Mavericks hire Dusty May as head coach, eyes on draft strategy
Summary

The Dallas Mavericks have hired Dusty May from the Michigan Wolverines as their new head coach, following a coaching change in May. This marks the first leap from college to the NBA for a head coach since John Beilein in 2019. The Mavericks hold the No. 9 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, leading to speculation about potential draft choices, including former Wolverines. The team's direction could shift towards a youth movement, focusing on young talents like Cooper Flagg and possibly moving on from current players like Dereck Lively or Daniel Gafford.

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  • •Dusty May hired as Mavericks head coach on June 22, 2026.
  • •Dallas holds the No. 9 pick in the NBA Draft.
  • •Potential Michigan prospects include Aday Mara and Yaxel Lendeborg.
  • •Team's approach may shift towards a youth movement.
  • •Current players like Dereck Lively and Daniel Gafford could be traded.
Latest Updates
  • 6:27 PMCBS NBA — Three new offseason questions for Mavericks after hiring Dusty May, including what's next for Kyrie Irving
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Plus, what May's Michigan ties could mean to the Dallas draft room

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