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Mavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says
By Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· 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 San Antonio
The hiring of Dusty May by the Dallas Mavericks has significant implications for the Texas sports landscape. As a prominent NBA team in the state, the Mavericks' coaching change will be closely watched by fans in San Antonio and beyond. May's experience in molding successful college programs, including his time at Florida Atlantic, will be put to the test as he takes the reins of a team with high expectations. The presence of young talent like Cooper Flagg and veteran star Kyrie Irving on the roster presents an intriguing challenge for May as he looks to make his mark on the team. San Antonio basketball fans will be interested to see how May's pro-style offense and defensive schemes translate to the NBA level, and how his team performs against the Spurs in upcoming matchups. With May's coaching pedigree and the Mavericks' talented roster, the team's future prospects look promising, and local fans will be eager to see how the season unfolds.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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