Episode
Mavericks Draft Big Surprise
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- Jun 24, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
The Dallas Mavericks stunned NBA fans by drafting big man Morez Johnson Jr. ninth overall — a surprise move given their guard-heavy roster and the fact he’s a center. But here’s the twist: his former college coach, Dusty May, is now the Mavericks’ head coach, making this feel like a reunion. With Kyrie Irving returning from injury and Klay Thompson aging, the Mavs added Spanish guard Sergio De Larrea — who’s not even guaranteed a roster spot — and now face a crowded frontcourt. This mirrors last year’s Cooper Flagg experiment, which led to trades. Now, rumors swirl about moving Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington, especially Gafford, whose solid contract makes him a trade magnet. The Mavs are clearly building for the future, centered around Flagg, and with more draft picks coming, they’re not done reshaping their roster. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/95d2d61d25f9aeae