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His vision is clear after just 24 hours.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:43:34 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1095,h_615,x_734,y_146/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kvvk54wgbqj2fbfkhg.jpg" caption="Michigan head coach Dusty May smiles at the podium during a celebration honoring the Wolverines’ NCAA men’s basketball national championship at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 11, 2026. | David Rodriguez Muñoz / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Maxwell Ogden"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Dusty May gets his guy as Mavericks make stunning Morez Johnson Jr. selection</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/dusty-may-gets-his-guy-as-mavericks-make-stunning-morez-johnson-jr-selection?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Weber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvvj1n8385</guid><description>The Dallas Mavericks made the first shocking pick of the 2026 NBA Draft by picking Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 overall pick. Dusty May now gets to coach one of his former Michigan players in Dallas.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:41:06 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3130,h_1760,x_923,y_187/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kvvjprnb7dpghsgdk7.jpg" caption="Morez Johnson Jr. | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Noah Weber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks miss their chance to draft perfect Cooper Flagg co-star thanks to old rival</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-miss-their-chance-to-draft-perfect-cooper-flagg-co-star-thanks-to-old-rival?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Austin McGee</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvvhds6xpj</guid><description>The LA Clippers reignite their rivalry with the Dallas Mavericks by drafting Keaton Wagler, an ideal Cooper Flagg fit that Dallas missed out on the chance to draft in the 2026 NBA Draft.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:27:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3740,h_2103,x_696,y_471/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kvvhjsbc3ydw69z9m8.jpg" caption="Dallas Mavericks, Cooper Flagg | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Austin McGee"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Grizzlies&#39; home-run Cameron Boozer pick exposes exactly where Mavericks went wrong</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/grizzlies-home-run-cameron-boozer-pick-exposes-exactly-where-mavericks-went-wrong?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Weber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvvfd6j1pv</guid><description>The Memphis Grizzlies drafted Cameron Boozer in the 2026 NBA Draft, and the Dallas Mavericks could&#39;ve jumped into the top four and drafted him if they had taken their tank more seriously.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:40:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1457,h_819,x_1344,y_68/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kvvfh70y35n8hctf59.jpg" caption="Cameron Boozer | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Noah Weber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks&#39; dream 2026 NBA Draft is staring Masai Ujiri in the face</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-dream-2026-nba-draft-is-staring-masai-ujiri-in-face?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Will Miller</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvspkyhtkk</guid><description>The Dallas Mavericks need to go after a guard with their ninth pick, and they just need to take a steady approach to their picks after that. Picking Brayden Burries, Emanuel Sharp, and Trevon Brazile would give them the perfect draft.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:01:58 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3709,h_2086,x_733,y_78/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kvty5snxsfy8xdnc8s.jpg" caption="Masai Ujiri | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Will Miller"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks should jump on Heat trade rumor with answer to their new Giannis problem</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-should-jump-on-heat-trade-rumor-with-answer-to-their-new-giannis-antetokounmpo-problem?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Weber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvtpawh2t8</guid><description>The Miami Heat&#39;s 3-point shooting declined significantly after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Dallas Mavericks should trade Miami Klay Thompson to help them address that issue.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:59:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2564,h_1442,x_1672,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kvtwx2q7n66ffavds3.jpg" caption="Giannis Antetokounmpo | David Richard-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Noah Weber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ranking Mavericks&#39; top 3 potential Michigan draft targets after Dusty May hire</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/ranking-mavericks-top-3-potential-michigan-draft-targets-after-dusty-may-hire?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sameer Moosa</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvtjd0g1mn</guid><description>Here&#39;s an in-depth ranking of who the Dallas Mavericks should select out of Dusty May&#39;s former Michigan players in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. 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P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson, and Daniel Gafford have been in trade rumors, and they have multiple free agents as well.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3313,h_1863,x_2618,y_390/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kvbn6ex4rkn8s3gxpx.jpg" caption="Dallas Mavericks, Cooper Flagg | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Noah Weber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Dusty May comes with a risk Mavericks fans are completely overlooking</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/dusty-may-comes-with-risk-mavericks-fans-are-completely-overlooking?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Austin McGee</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvrm69npnt</guid><description>The Dallas Mavericks hired Dusty May as head coach, but history shows college coaches often struggle in the NBA, and the transition remains difficult.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:16 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2448,h_1377,x_817,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kvrmcp477cdabhpra7.jpg" caption="Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May during a press conference ahead of the midwest regional of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. 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These players include Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Morez Johnson Jr.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:41:19 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1004,h_564,x_819,y_130/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kvqxg4vbphqb02nf4p.jpg" caption="Dusty May | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Noah Weber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks&#39; Daniel Gafford trade rumors open door to draft solution</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-daniel-gafford-trade-rumors-open-door-to-draft-solution?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lorenzo Almanza</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvnadrx263</guid><description>The Dallas Mavericks have explored trading Daniel Gafford. If they trade him, the Mavs should draft a center to replace his production.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:21:09 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4154,h_2336,x_2916,y_362/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kvph9rm2a37swsk9fm.jpg" caption="Dallas Mavericks, Daniel Gafford | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lorenzo Almanza"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mavericks&#39; rumored draft target offers much more than a Dirk Nowitzki link</title><link>https://thesmokingcuban.com/mavericks-rumored-draft-target-offers-much-more-than-dirk-nowitzki-link?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Austin McGee</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvnvv8hfgb</guid><description>Hannes Steinbach emerges as a Dallas Mavericks draft target, offering rebounding, scoring, and a surprising Dirk Nowitzki connection.</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:22:59 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5392,h_3033,x_0,y_176/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/83/01kvnvyea8cmhz5rcwef.jpg" caption="Dirk Nowitzki | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Austin McGee"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>D&#39;Angelo Russell&#39;s contract decision turns Mavericks&#39; 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