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Dallas Mavericks Name Dusty May Head Coach
6/24/2026, 10:51:01 PM
Mavericks Name Dusty May Head Coach
The Dallas Mavericks announced on Tuesday that Dusty May will become the franchise’s head coach, replacing Jason Kidd, who and the organization mutually ended their relationship on May 19. This appointment marks May’s first NBA head-coaching role.
Coaching Path to NBA
May arrives from the University of Michigan, where he led the Wolverines to an NCAA National Championship and posted a 64-13 record in two seasons. Earlier, he guided Florida Atlantic University to a Final Four in 2023 and earned multiple NCAA tournament berths. His résumé also includes assistant work under Bob Knight at Indiana and head-coaching stints at USC, Eastern Michigan, Murray State, Alabama-Birmingham, Louisiana Tech, and Florida.
Key Figures
- Dusty May – new head coach
- Jason Kidd – former head coach, departed May 19
- Masai Ujiri – President of Basketball Operations, hired early May 2024
- Patrick Dumont – Mavericks Governor
- John Beilein – former Michigan head coach, commenting on May’s move
Timeline of Recent Moves
- Early May 2024: Masai Ujiri hired as President of Basketball Operations.
- May 19 2024: Mavericks and Jason Kidd mutually part ways.
- Tuesday (date not specified): Mavericks announce Dusty May as head coach.
Performance Metrics
- Michigan record under May: 64-13 (two seasons).
- NCAA National Championship: 2026 (as cited).
- Florida Atlantic Final Four: 2023.
- Multiple NCAA tournament appearances across his coaching career.
Official Statements
Dusty May said he is honored to join the Mavericks and praised the franchise’s fan base, talent, and commitment to a championship culture. Masai Ujiri noted the organization sought a leader who embodies its values and highlighted May’s ability to develop players and enforce accountability. Patrick Dumont emphasized May’s preparation, character, and championship mindset as aligning with the Mavericks’ vision.
Dissenting Views
John Beilein, former Michigan head coach, described May’s departure as “shocking,” noting the program’s recent momentum. He added that May’s success had positioned him to potentially surpass Beilein’s own win record and lamented the broader pressures in college athletics that can drive coaches toward the NBA.
Discrepancies & Gaps
Sources differ on the year of May’s NCAA championship, citing 2026 despite the announcement occurring in 2024. No details are provided about May’s contract length, salary, or the composition of his NBA coaching staff.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I am honored to join the Dallas Mavericks organization,” — Dusty May, Head Coach
- “We set out to find a leader who embodies the values we want to define our organization,” — Masai Ujiri, President of Basketball Operations
- “Dusty represents the type of leader we want guiding this franchise,” — Patrick Dumont, Governor
- “I thought Dusty was going to break my record of the winningest coach in like three years, the way he’s been going,” — John Beilein, Former Michigan Head Coach
Upcoming Introduction
The Mavericks plan to introduce Dusty May at a press conference in the coming days, where details on his coaching staff and strategic vision will be shared.
