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Mavericks’ Dusty May sounds off on Morez Johnson Jr. after heated confrontation

This Dallas Mavericks team is showing some bite and fight well beyond their years. On Sunday, on the first night of a back-to-back, the Mavericks got into a bit of a kerfuffle with the Brooklyn Nets — with rookie Morez Johnson Jr.

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Morez Johnson Jr. Set To Miss First Game Of Mavericks Career After Late Downgrade

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks downgraded rookie Morez Johnson Jr. from questionable to out for Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Center with a left shin/tibia contusion.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 9

Morez Johnson Jr.'s Surprise Injury Listing Rattles Mavericks' Frontcourt vs. Pacers

DALLAS — Monday’s injury report for the second night of the Dallas Mavericks’ home back-to-back lists rookie Morez Johnson Jr. as questionable against the Indiana Pacers with a left shin/tibia contusion.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 8

'A Good Screening Team': Dusty May Reveals Key Change Coming To Mavericks' Offense

DALLAS — Nine games into his first NBA season, Mavericks coach Dusty May is still tweaking the Dallas Mavericks’ offense. Before Sunday’s 6:30 p.m. CT tip-off against the Brooklyn Nets at American Airlines Center, he said he hopes to condense the package within the next couple of weeks and then build counters from what Dallas does best.

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'Physicality Is Contagious': Dusty May Praises Morez Johnson Jr., Zaccharie Risacher

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks took Morez Johnson Jr. ninth overall in June for the same reason Mavericks coach Dusty May wanted him at Michigan, May said Sunday: no opponent was going to win the physical battle in the paint with him on the floor.

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'Me-Versus-You Mentality': Dusty May Explains Morez Johnson Jr.'s Huge Night

DALLAS — Two nights after Morez Johnson Jr. grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds in a 112-100 win over the Utah Jazz, Mavericks coach Dusty May said the next step for the rookie is to do it again.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 7

'Back To Being Bouncy': Morez Johnson Jr. Dominates Glass In Mavericks Win Over Jazz

DALLAS — Morez Johnson Jr. grabbed 10 offensive rebounds off the bench Friday night. He finished with 13 points, 17 rebounds, and 2 assists in 23 minutes, 48 seconds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 112-100 at American Airlines Center.

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NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 7

“How many offensive rebounds was it?”: Mavericks vs Jazz Quoteboard

On Friday night, the Dallas Mavericks got back on the winning side of things, beating the Utah Jazz in Dallas, 112-100. It was a competitve game that saw Dallas pull away with a fantastic third quarter and never let up after.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7

Mavericks’ Morez Johnson Jr. notches 1st career double-double in style

Morez Johnson Jr. achieved the first double-double of his young NBA career during the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Cup win over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg gives ‘amazing’ evaluation of Morez Johnson Jr.’s game

Dallas Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. delivered a memorable performance against the Utah Jazz on Friday, quickly winning over Mavs fans with his impressive effort in the team’s victory.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

Mavericks’ Dusty May gives props to ‘winning player’ Morez Johnson Jr. for big game vs. Jazz

The Dallas Mavericks dominated the struggling Utah Jazz en route to a 112-100 win in the NBA Cup. The game was a memorable one for Morez Johnson Jr., who had a breakout game as he notched the first double-double of his career with 13 points and 17 rebounds, including an impressive 10 offensive boards.

Dusty May Delivers Exciting Update On Morez Johnson Jr.'s Minutes Restriction

SAN ANTONIO — Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. is moving closer to almost unlimited minutes for the Dallas Mavericks, Mavericks coach Dusty May said before Wednesday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 4

'Very Good Passer': Mavericks Rookie Morez Johnson Jr.'s Blunt Take On Santi Aldama

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs forced 21 turnovers in their 122-106 win over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Oct. 24. Before Wednesday night’s rematch at Frost Bank Center, Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 3

'Proud Of Him': Daniel Gafford Praises Mavericks Rookie Morez Johnson Jr.

DALLAS — Morez Johnson Jr. scored a career-high 13 points without missing a shot Monday night, and center Daniel Gafford said afterward that the sky is the limit for the Dallas Mavericks rookie.

Dusty May 'Very Pleased With Rez' As Mavericks Ease Morez Johnson Jr. Back In

DALLAS — Morez Johnson Jr. is still playing on a minutes restriction in his first NBA season, and Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday that the Dallas Mavericks rookie is in a buildup to keep strengthening without being rushed.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 24

Mavericks Rule Out Kyrie Irving, Set Minutes Restriction for Morez Johnson Jr. vs. Spurs

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving will not play in the Dallas Mavericks’ home opener Saturday night against the San Antonio Spurs. After listing him as questionable and then doubtful earlier in the day, the Mavericks ruled him out with left knee injury management.

Dusty May Says Morez Johnson Jr. Will Play Both Frontcourt Spots

DALLAS — Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. will play both power forward and center for the Dallas Mavericks, coach Dusty May said after practice Sunday. May expects the ninth overall pick to eventually become an interchangeable piece as his offensive game expands.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 17

Mavs-Hawks Preseason Quoteboard: “We didn’t guard the ball nearly as well as we’re capable of.”

The Dallas Mavericks (1-3) fell to the Atlanta Hawks (4-1), 135-111, in Friday’s final preseason tuneup before the 2026-27 regular season starts on Wednesday.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 16

Mavericks Injury Report: Marcus Sasser, Morez Johnson Jr. Back; 4 Sidelined

DALLAS — Marcus Sasser will make his preseason debut Friday night when the Dallas Mavericks close their exhibition schedule against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center, Mavericks coach Dusty May said before the game.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 15

Mavericks Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. Nearing Return From Shin Splints

DALLAS — Morez Johnson Jr. is close to returning from right shin splints, Mavericks coach Dusty May said after practice Thursday, a day before the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 11

Mavericks Get Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington Back As Morez Johnson Jr. Rests

MACAO — The Dallas Mavericks are resting Morez Johnson Jr. on Sunday against the Houston Rockets, two days after the rookie started at center in his NBA debut.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 28

Mavericks' Lottery Pick Has Been 'Limited' So Far in Training Camp

The Dallas Mavericks used the 9th overall pick of the talented 2026 NBA Draft on Morez Johnson Jr., a forward out of Michigan. The pick came as a little bit of a surprise, considering that the Mavericks are already overloaded in their frontcourt, but they think he can be the perfect defender for the modern NBA that loves switching.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 11

Dallas Mavericks Rookie Morez Johnson Predicted to Become a 'Monster'

The Dallas Mavericks selected Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. with the 9th overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, despite more pressing needs in the backcourt.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 9

3 Overreactions From Morez Johnson's NBA Summer League Debut as Mavs Lose to Warriors

The Dallas Mavericks tipped off their 2026 NBA Summer League on Thursday evening against the Golden State Warriors, giving a battle of two Michigan Wolverines national champions: Morez Johnson Jr.

Dusty May eyeing two ex-NBA head coaches for his staff with Mavs

Dusty May is looking to bring in some experience as he makes the leap to the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks and their new head coach May are eyeing former New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green and former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin to serve as assistant coaches, according to a report this weekend by veteran NBA writer Marc Stein.