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Mavericks select Morez Johnson Jr. with No. 9 pick in NBA Draft

CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 5:39 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Mavericks select Morez Johnson Jr. with No. 9 pick in NBA Draft
Summary

The Dallas Mavericks drafted Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23. The decision followed their hiring of new head coach Dusty May, who previously coached Johnson at Michigan. Johnson, a 6-foot-9 forward, averaged 13.1 points and 7.3 rebounds last season and was instrumental in Michigan's recent national championship win. However, he was not projected to be a top-10 pick and is seen as having limited offensive upside, drawing a C+ grade for the Mavericks' selection. Dallas aims to support 2026 Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg as they continue roster improvements.

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  • •Morez Johnson Jr. was selected No. 9 overall by the Mavericks.
  • •Johnson had a successful college season with 13.1 points and 7.3 rebounds.
  • •He helped Michigan win the national championship this year.
  • •The Mavericks hired Dusty May, Johnson's former coach, prior to the draft.
  • •The pick received a C+ grade for perceived lack of potential.
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  • 5:39 AMCBS NBA — 2026 NBA Draft winners and losers: Mavericks fail to help Cooper Flagg with low-upside Morez Johnson Jr. pick
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Dallas curiously used the No. 9 pick on Michigan product Morez Johnson Jr., days after hiring Dusty May, his former coach

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