2026 NBA Draft: Mavs select Michigan's Morez Johnson Jr. with No. 9 pick

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The Mavs added Morez Johnson Jr. from Michigan to their future on Tuesday night, selecting a Michigan player to reunite with Dusty May as he prepares to become the head coach in Dallas.2026 NBA Draft live updates10:26 p.m.: Mavs trade 30th pick to SunsIt turns out the Mavs won't be making a second first-round selection in this year's NBA Draft.NBA insiders are reporting the team has traded the selection to the Phoenix Suns, who will select Arizona's Koa Peat.The Mavs receive the No. 47 pick in this year's NBA Draft, as well as two future second-round picks, in exchange for the 30th overall selection.9:40 p.m.: Morez Johnson Jr. ready to workThe Mavericks released a short video with newly drafted Morez Johnson Jr., who appears excited to get to work in Dallas.8:40 p.m.: The Big German makes an appearance.With the No. 14 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets selected Hannes Steinbach from Washington.ESPN attempted to play Steinbach a prerecorded message from Mavs legend Dirk

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