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Mavericks Draft Johnson Jr. With Future in Mind
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- Jun 25, 2026
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- 81
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Summary
Dallas Mavericks strike gold in the draft, selecting Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. with the ninth pick—just weeks after hiring his former college coach, Dusty May. The 20-year-old, averaging 13.1 points and 7.3 rebounds as a sophomore, is locked in for five seasons and already soaking in the new city. This move signals a bold, intentional rebuild, with Johnson as the cornerstone of Dallas’s bright future. 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/f39b9855b36217a2