Morez Johnson Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Dallas Mavericks

Not listed on injury report Johnson (rest) is not on the injury report for Friday's exhibition against the Hawks.

Impact Johnson received a maintenance day and sat out Wednesday's exhibition, but he'll be back in action for the Mavs' final preseason game. This will be his second preseason appearance, and it will be interesting to see how much playing time he earns after logging just 12 minutes in his first exhibition game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Johnson (rest) won't play Wednesday against the Pelicans, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The rookie first-rounder missed the start of training camp with leg soreness, so Dallas is taking a cautious approach. Johnson could return for Friday's preseason finale against the Hawks.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday Johnson (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Rockets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Johnson started at center during his Mavericks preseason debut, totaling four points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 12 minutes during Friday's 135-117 loss to the Rockets. The rookie has been dealing with a minor lower-leg injury during training camp, so the Mavericks will likely proceed with caution, but it appears he's slated for a major role right away.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks' first starting lineup hints Dusty May is ready to bet on Morez Johnson Jr. The Mas' new head coach clearly already trusts Morez Johnson Jr.

OCTOBER 9 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Modest production as starter Johnson totaled four points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 12 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason loss to the Rockets.

Impact With Dereck Lively (foot), Santi Aldama (knee) and P.J. Washington (ankle) all sidelined, Johnson started at center in a small-ball lineup with Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Naji Marshall and Zaccharie Risacher, as Daniel Gafford operated off the bench. The rookie ended up playing only 12 minutes, but his limited action might've been precautionary, as he's been dealing with a minor lower-leg injury during training camp. While not an eye-popping box score, Johnson being thrust into the starting lineup during his first non-Summer League NBA action is encouraging for his short- and long-term fantasy value.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Friday Johnson (lower leg) is expected to play in Friday's preseason opener against Houston, per Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News.

Impact Johnson has been limited at camp due to lower-leg soreness, but the issue shouldn't stop him from making his professional debut Friday. The rookie big man is competing with Santi Aldama for a key bench role for the Mavericks.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

What Dusty May Said About Morez Johnson Jr. Should Ease Mavs Fans' Minds Dallas Mavericks fans became a little concerned when new head coach Dusty May said 9th overall pick Morez Johnson Jr. had been limited so fa...

OCTOBER 1 • SI.COM

Dealing with lower-leg soreness Head coach Dusty May said Wednesday that Johnson has been limited in training camp due to lower-leg soreness, Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports reports.

Impact The Mavericks have been managing Johnson's workload ahead of his rookie season, with May noting that the 20-year-old participated in every other live session Wednesday. Additionally, May said Monday that the power forward was getting close to practicing in full. Still, the Michigan product's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Dallas' preseason opener against the Rockets on Friday, Oct. 9.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

How Dusty May Envisions 9th Overall Pick Morez Johnson Fitting Into Mavericks Morez Johnson Jr. is a unique player and can help in a lot of ways.

SEPTEMBER 30 • SI.COM

Mavericks' Lottery Pick Has Been 'Limited' So Far in Training Camp Morez Johnson Jr. has yet to be a full go for the Mavericks.

SEPTEMBER 29 • SI.COM

Not yet practicing in full Johnson (undisclosed) has been limited during training camp thus far, though head coach Dusty May said Monday that he's working his way back and getting close to practicing in full...

Impact It's unclear what Johnson is dealing with, though the issue doesn't appear to be a long-term concern. Still, the 20-year-old's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Dallas' preseason opener against Houston on Friday, Oct. 9. The No. 9 overall pick in this year's draft, Johnson is fresh off winning a title at Michigan, where he averaged 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks in 25.1 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks' center depth goes from strength to question mark after Morez Johnson update Dallas' frontcourt being in flux this preseason after a Morez Johnson Jr. update is not a great sign heading into the 2026-27 season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Dereck Lively II absence should thrust Morez Johnson Jr. into Mavericks' starting five Morez Johnson Jr. is ready to start while Dereck Lively II is sidelined for the Dallas Mavericks.

SEPTEMBER 25 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Mavericks fans must wait a few years to know if Morez Johnson Jr. was the right pick Mavericks fans must be patient before deciding if Morez Johnson Jr. was the right pick.

SEPTEMBER 15 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Morez Johnson Jr.'s path to a big role in Dallas is far easier thanks to Dusty May With questions concerning Morez Johnson Jr. getting steady minutes for the Mavericks being obvious, his coach, Dusty May, gives him a clear...

SEPTEMBER 8 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Morez Johnson Jr. must make an offensive leap to fit with the Mavericks The Mavericks drafted Morez Johnson Jr. into an offensive challenge he can't avoid.

SEPTEMBER 4 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Bleacher Report's Morez Johnson Jr. prediction is a harsh reality check for Mavericks Did Dallas make the right choice here?

SEPTEMBER 2 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Morez Johnson Jr.'s best position for Mavericks isn't what he's listed at Morez Johnson Jr.'s best position for the Mavs moving forward isn't what most fans expect.

SEPTEMBER 2 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Mavericks fans must look deeper to fully understand Morez Johnson Jr.'s impact Mavericks fans need to look beyond the stat sheet if they want to fully understand Morez Johnson Jr.'s impact.

AUGUST 29 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

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AUGUST 21 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

To compete for immediate role Johnson enters his rookie campaign after Dallas selected him ninth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Impact The 6-foot-9 forward showcased his upside during Summer League, including a 27-point, eight-rebound performance against Golden State and a four-block outing against the Lakers. Dallas' crowded frontcourt may prevent Johnson from immediately seeing major minutes, but his rebounding, defensive versatility and athleticism make him one of the Mavericks' most intriguing long-term prospects.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't suit up Friday Johnson (illness) didn't play in Friday's 110-88 Summer League win over the Knicks.

Impact Johnson missed the Mavericks' final three Summer League outings with an illness but should be available for the start of training camp. The rookie first-rounder averaged 18.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 2.5 steals and 1.5 assists across 30.3 minutes per contest in two Las Vegas Summer League appearances.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Morez Johnson Jr. is making the Mavericks look like draft geniuses | Sporting News Morez Johnson Jr. arrived in Las Vegas with plenty of questions surrounding his No. 9 draft selection. Just two Summer League games later, t...

JULY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sits out with illness Johnson (illness) didn't play in Thursday's 97-87 Summer League win over the Thunder.

Impact The Mavericks held the rookie first-rounder out for a second straight game while he battles an illness. It's unclear if Dallas plans to give Johnson any further Summer League reps ahead of training camp.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Morez Johnson Jr.'s biggest Summer League flaw shouldn't concern the Mavericks Morez Johnson Jr.'s biggest flaw at Summer League may actually be a good thing for the Mavericks.

JULY 14 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

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