Mavs hire coach, Michigan picks interim; possible candidates
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- Dusty May, who led Michigan to the 2026 national championship, is confirmed as the next Dallas Mavericks head coach, marking a rare jump from college basketball to the NBA.
- Michigan plans to promote assistant coach Mike Boynton Jr., a former Oklahoma State head coach, to interim head coach following May's departure.
- May had been in contract talks with Michigan but had not finalized a deal before accepting the NBA position; his previous contract included a $5 million buyout after April 2026.
- The Mavericks are rebuilding with a 26-56 record last season, new president Masai Ujiri, and hold the No. 9 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, potentially selecting former Michigan players like Yaxel Lendeborg or Aday Mara.
- NCAA rules allow Michigan players a special 15-day transfer portal window following May's departure to explore other programs once a new coach is announced or after 30 days if no hire is made.
