Patrick Dumont Sets Clear Timeline for Dallas Mavericks GM Search

Patrick Dumont (Image Credits: Imagn)

Patrick Dumont Sets Clear Timeline for Dallas Mavericks GM Search

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Heena Singh | Last updated Apr 12, 2026 4:58 PM ET

With Patrick Dumont taking charge, the Dallas Mavericks front office reset is officially in motion. After a season of change and transition, the franchise is now locked into one clear priority: find the right voice to lead the basketball side long-term.

This isn’t just a routine hire. With rookie centerpiece Cooper Flagg already shaping the future timeline, Dallas wants stability, structure, and a vision that can scale into the next era. The search is being treated like a franchise-defining move.

On April 12, 2026, Mavericks governor Dumont laid out the roadmap, speaking on the urgency without rushing the process. Via reports from Dallas News, he confirmed the goal is to have a new GM in place by mid-May, ideally before the 2026 NBA Draft.

“Monday morning, we’re going to get active, and we’re going to talk to a lot of people… And we’re going to do our best to make sure that we find the best possible candidate to lead our basketball organization… Our goal is to have someone on board by the middle of May.”

Patrick Dumont says the goal is for the Dallas Mavericks to have a set GM by the middle of May:

“Monday morning, we're going to get active, and we're going to talk to a lot of people… And we're going to do our best to make sure that we find the best possible candidate to lead… pic.twitter.com/tyBWj1Ahmb
— MFFL NATION (@NationMffl) April 12, 2026

Dumont stressed a wide search, starting Monday, and targeting top-tier executives across the league. Names linked include Sam Presti, Brad Stevens, Tim Connelly, Koby Altman, and Bob Myers. The current interim duo of Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi is reportedly also in the mix.

Patrick Dumont Signals Mavericks Reset With GM Search, Arena Plans, and More

Dumont stepped forward and addressed everything, be it front office plans or franchise direction, in a rare April 12, 2026, interview with The Dallas Morning News. For the Dallas Mavericks, it was a full reset moment.

He owned the struggles. A 25-56 season, fan frustration, and lingering fallout from past decisions all came up. Dumont alluded to accountability while pointing to Cooper Flagg as the franchise’s long-term anchor.

Dallas Mavericks Logo (Image Credits: Imagn)

Now the focus shifts forward. Patrick Dumont confirmed the GM search is ramping up immediately, with a mid-May target, while also pushing toward a new arena decision by July 1. The message is to build around Flagg, fix the structure, and reset the timeline.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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