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Mavericks shift coaching search focus to NBA assistants

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:41 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Mavericks shift coaching search focus to NBA assistants
Summary

The Dallas Mavericks are intensifying their coaching search, moving away from college candidates to target NBA assistants. Team president Masai Ujiri, following a disappointing season, aims to find a head coach who can develop prospect Cooper Flagg. Early options included college coaches Jon Scheyer and Dusty May, but sources indicate the likely direction favors promoting an NBA assistant. Former Mavericks assistant Sean Sweeney has taken a head coaching position with the Orlando Magic, prompting a focus on other candidates like Johnnie Bryant, Sam Cassell, and Jared Dudley. The decision reflects Ujiri's history of successful promotions within NBA coaching staff.

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  • •Mavericks aim to rebuild after parting ways with Jason Kidd.
  • •Masai Ujiri prioritizes Cooper Flagg's development in coaching search.
  • •Options now include NBA assistants after dismissing college coaches.
  • •Sean Sweeney accepted the head coaching job with the Orlando Magic.
  • •Candidates for head coach include Johnnie Bryant, Sam Cassell, and Jared Dudley.
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  • 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Mavericks' coaching search just took a major turn away from the college ranks
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Masai Ujiri shifts the Mavericks' coaching search away from college names to target rising NBA assistants who can develop Cooper Flagg.

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