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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 15
The Mavericks' Quietest Offseason Decision May Be Their Most Important
The Dallas Mavericks have made a lot of changes this offseason, some of them being very loud moves. Between getting a new head coach, a new front office, drafting Morez Johnson Jr.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 9
Mavericks Depth Chart Projects Aldama, Morez Johnson In Starting Frontcourt
DALLAS — Santi Aldama is the starting center in the Dallas Mavericks depth chart that Eddie Sefko published Wednesday at Mavs.com. Rookie Morez Johnson Jr.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 25
2 Factors Could Keep Mavericks From Signing Second-Round Pick
Based on what we saw in the 2026 NBA Summer League, the Dallas Mavericks walked away from the recent NBA Draft with four very intriguing prospects. First-round picks Morez Johnson Jr.
The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23
2 hottest Morez Johnson Jr, Sergio De Larrea overreactions from 2026 Mavericks Summer League
The Dallas Mavericks experienced a bit of an emotional roller coaster in the Las Vegas Summer League. Morez Johnson Jr flashed the energy and interior dominance that made him one of the tournament’s most intriguing big men.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 23
Mavericks' Highly-Anticipated Rookie Earns Polarizing NBA Summer League Recognition
The Dallas Mavericks were ecstatic when the franchise secured former Michigan star Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / July 21
Mavericks need consistency from Morez Johnson Jr. 
Dallas Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. is leaving the Las Vegas Summer League with a mixed bag of tape to look over until the start of training camp.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20
Morez Johnson Jr, Sergio de Larrea’s biggest red flags from 2026 Mavericks Summer League
The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2026 NBA Summer League with a dramatically reshaped identity. The franchise has fully embraced a youth movement centered around Cooper Flagg.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 19
Mavericks' Top-10 Pick Highlighted For NBA Summer League Performance
The Dallas Mavericks concluded their 2026 NBA Summer League run with a 110-88 victory against the New York Knicks on Friday. Dallas ended its time in Las Vegas with a 3-2 record, including three straight victories to cap off the action.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 15
Mavericks' 2026 Lottery Pick Dealing With Injury in NBA Summer League
Dallas Mavericks forward Morez Johnson Jr., the team's 9th overall pick of the most recent NBA Draft, missed the third Summer League game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, which happened to be their first win of the circuit.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / July 12
A first look at Mavericks’ rookie Morez Johnson Jr. and other highlights from NBA Summer League
LAS VEGAS, NV — Morez was on everyone’s mind who made the trek from the DFW area to the desert for the first weekend of NBA Summer League play. It was our first chance to see Morez Johnson Jr., the Dallas Mavericks’ first-round draft pick, play against some NBA-level talent, while surrounded by some far-fringe NBA talent.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
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 / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 10
Michigan Stars Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson, Kobe Bufkin Light Up Summer League Action
The Las Vegas NBA Summer League tipped off on Thursday night and there were a few former Michigan players who took the court. Hunter Dickinson and Tarris Reed Jr., while both players transferred out of Michigan, played on Thursday and had respectable stat lines.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10
Watch Yaxel Lendeborg crash Morez Johnson Jr.’s presser after Mavericks-Warriors Summer League duel
Former Michigan teammates Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. enjoyed some banter following the Dallas Mavericks’ clash with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Summer League on Thursday night.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 9
Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg hilariously celebrates payback vs. Morez Johnson Jr.
Yaxel Lendeborg spent three years at Arizona Western. He decommitted from St. John’s after it became clear to him that he would not be a top priority in new head coach Rick Pitino’s system.
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.
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / July 9
Former Teammates Turned NBA Draft Lottery Picks set to Face Off at NBA Summer League
For the first time, former teammates turned NBA Draft picks will be facing off against one another. Last year’s title-winning. Michigan squad was loaded with talent, eventually leading to three lottery picks.
Dusty May Explains Morez Johnson's Fit with Dallas Mavericks
When the Dallas Mavericks hired Dusty May to be their next head coach, people thought they might follow through and take one of his players from Michigan in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / July 3
Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio de Larrea headline as Dallas Mavericks announce Summer League roster
The Dallas Mavericks announced their Las Vegas Summer League roster on Friday, and there are several fun additions to the group. Ryan Nembhard, John Poulakidas and Tyler Smith are some existing Mavs that fans might remember from last season.
NBA News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / July 2
Coaches, Teammates Are Gushing About Malick Kordel's Potential With Gophers
The Gophers signed five incoming transfers this offseason, but none taller than Malick Kordel. The 7-foot-2 German native has turned heads this summer.
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.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28
Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. reveals ‘insane’ full-circle fact about Dallas selection
Morez Johnson Jr. could not hide his excitement after hearing his name called by the Dallas Mavericks, and he shared a detail that made the moment even sweeter.
Dallas Mavericks News / CBSSports.com / June 24
2026 NBA Draft winners and losers: Mavericks fail to help Cooper Flagg with low-upside Morez Johnson Jr. pick
Dallas curiously used the No. 9 pick on Michigan product Morez Johnson Jr., days after hiring Dusty May, his former coach
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