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

Doesn't play Monday Johnson (illness) didn't play in Monday's 96-88 Summer League win over the Grizzlies but can be considered day-to-day moving forward, Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports reports.

Impact Johnson is under the weather and was unable to suit up Monday after totaling 37 points, 13 rebounds, six blocks, five steals and three assists in Dallas' first two Las Vegas Summer League outings. His next chance to play will come against the Thunder on Thursday.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks' Morez Johnson Jr. pick suddenly looks riskier Morez Johnson Jr. has had a strong start to Summer League, but a player that Dallas passed on to draft him is making this choice look riskie...

JULY 13 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Rejects four shots in SL loss Johnson closed with 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, four blocks and two steals over 28 minutes in Saturday's 91-70 Summer League loss to the Lakers.

Impact Johnson put up modest offensive numbers, though he stood out with a game-high four blocks to go along with two steals. The early returns on the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft have been encouraging, as his strong defensive showing Saturday came on the heels of a 27-point performance Thursday.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas Mavericks Rookie Morez Johnson Predicted to Become a 'Monster' After just one Summer League game, Morez Johnson has already made a big impression.

JULY 11 • SI.COM

Morez Johnson Jr.'s electric debut raises tough Mavericks trade question Morez Johnson Jr. came onto the scene hot in his Summer League debut, and he proved why the Mavericks should consider this trade.

JULY 10 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Frontcourt logjam could force Mavs into a trade as rookie additions create crowded rotation | Sporting News Mavericks face a major frontcourt logjam with Santi Aldama and Morez Johnson Jr., forcing Masai Ujiri to consider trading a key veteran.

JULY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mavericks front office looks genius after their top pick puts on a show against Warriors | Sporting News Morez Johnson Jr. silences draft critics by dominating his Dallas Mavericks Summer League debut against the Warriors alongside teammate Coop...

JULY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Morez Johnson Jr. just proved why he's the perfect Mavericks co-star for Cooper Flagg Morez Johnson Jr.'s Summer League debut just showed why he and Cooper Flagg are going to tear up the NBA together for Dallas.

JULY 10 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

It only took Morez Johnson Jr. one game to prove Mavericks doubters wrong Morez Johnson Jr. is on a mission to shut down critics after his high-level performance at the NBA Summer League.

JULY 10 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Mavs' Morez Johnson Jr. already sends big message to the doubters | Sporting News Maybe this NBA transition won't be that difficult.

JULY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Full stat line in SL loss Johnson produced 27 points (12-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks across 26 minutes in Thursday's 101-90 Summer League loss to Gold...

Impact Johnson turned in an efficient performance and stuffed the stat sheet in his Summer League debut, logging game-high marks in points and steals. The big man out of Michigan also led the Mavericks in rebounds. He figures to play a meaningful role off the bench to begin his rookie season.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

3 Overreactions From Morez Johnson's NBA Summer League Debut as Mavs Lose to Warriors What to make of Morez Johnson Jr.'s Summer League debut.

JULY 10 • SI.COM

Mavericks' biggest Morez Johnson Jr. question comes before he even plays a game Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. has a major question to answer at NBA Summer League.

JULY 9 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Full Dallas Mavericks Summer League schedule, projected roster and how to watch Morez Johnson's debut Here's how you can watch the Mavericks newest rookies in action.

JULY 9 • FANSIDED.COM

Dusty May Explains Morez Johnson's Fit with Dallas Mavericks It looks questionable on paper, but Dusty May speaks on why Morez Johnson is the perfect fit for the Mavs.

JULY 7 • SI.COM

Dusty May never imagined coaching in NBA but says he prepared for jump to Mavs from college

Dusty May’s only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Mavericks' Morez Johnson Jr. dilemma makes a P.J. Washington trade more likely P.J. Washington's time in Dallas could be coming to an end after the Mavericks drafted forward Morez Johnson Jr.

JUNE 27 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Mavericks will get an early test of their risky Morez Johnson Jr. draft decision Two former Michigan teammates meet in Vegas as the Mavericks get an early look at a risky draft decision.

JUNE 27 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

One-on-One with Darius Acuff Jr., Morez Johnson Jr., & Aday Mara Claudette Montana talks to NBA lottery picks Darius Acuff Jr., Morez Johnson Jr., and Aday Mara to get their instant reactions to being sele...

JUNE 26 • SI.COM

Selected by Dallas Johnson was selected by the Mavericks with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Johnson is a versatile defender and rim runner who posted averages of 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks per game on 62/34/78 shooting splits during his sophomore season with the Wolverines. His offense is a work in progress, and he's a bit undersized to play the center position, but his grit and commitment to winning should endear him to the Mavericks' coaching staff, specifically, new head coach Dusty May, who Johnson played for at Michigan in 2025-26. While the 20-year-old may not be an immediate threat to overthrow Dereck Lively (foot), P.J. Washington or Daniel Gafford for a starting job, assuming they remain on the roster, it could happen sooner than expected, especially if there are injuries.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

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