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Mavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says
By Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
The Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing a deal for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal wasn't compl...
Key takeaway The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal wasn't compl...
Why this matters in The Pearland
The hiring of Dusty May by the Dallas Mavericks has significant implications for the local basketball scene in the Houston area. As the Mavericks are a regional rival, Pearland residents who follow the NBA will be keeping a close eye on how May's coaching style translates to the professional level. With the Mavericks' young talent, including Cooper Flagg, May will have the opportunity to mold a team that could potentially compete with the Houston Rockets for years to come. The fact that May has experience running a program like an NBA team, as noted by his former player Yaxel Lendeborg, could give the Mavericks an edge in terms of preparation and strategy. As the Mavericks look to rebuild and become a contender in the Western Conference, Pearland basketball fans will be watching to see how May's leadership impacts the team's performance.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing a deal for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal wasn't compl...
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