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New era begins in Dallas as Mavericks enter draft night with Dusty May, new front office leadership
By Briana Aldridge at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Change has arrived for the Dallas Mavericks. Days before the 2026 NBA Draft, the franchise officially opened a new chapter by hiring former Michigan national championship coach Dusty May as its next head coach. The move continues the Mavericks' organizational overhaul under recently hired basketb...
Key takeaway Days before the 2026 NBA Draft, the franchise officially opened a new chapter by hiring former Michigan national championship coach Dusty May as its next head coach.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The hiring of Dusty May as the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks brings a fresh perspective to the team, and his focus on player development could have a significant impact on the local basketball scene. With the Mavericks holding three picks in the upcoming NBA Draft, including the No. 9 and No. 30 picks in the first round, May will have the opportunity to shape the team's future and potentially bring in young talent that can contribute to the team's success. For Southlake residents who follow the Mavericks, this draft is particularly important, as it may be the team's last chance to control their own first-round pick until 2031. As the team looks to return to championship contention, the community will be watching closely to see how May's coaching style and the new front office leadership will come together to build a winning team.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Change has arrived for the Dallas Mavericks. Days before the 2026 NBA Draft, the franchise officially opened a new chapter by hiring former Michigan national championship coach Dusty May as its next head coach. The move continues the Mavericks' organizational overhaul under recently hired basketb...
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