The Dallas Mavericks have reshaped their front office and coaching staff in the 2026 offseason, hiring Masai Ujiri as team president and bringing Dusty May from Michigan to replace Jason Kidd as head coach. The moves aim to maximize rookie Cooper Flagg, entering his sophomore year, with a roster better suited to his all‑around game.

Dallas added key talent this summer, drafting Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 pick and acquiring Zaccharie Risacher in a trade. A six‑team deal also brought Santi Aldama, Marcus Sasser and Tarik Biberovic, while retaining Moussa Cisse and losing Khris Middleton and Ryan Nembhard. The franchise also landed former Oklahoma City guard Kyrie Irving in a separate exchange. Kyrie Irving, returning from an ACL tear, is expected to provide elite off‑ball scoring, though his age of 34 adds uncertainty.

Analysts project the Mavericks to improve from a 26‑win season, but question whether Irving can recapture his All‑NBA form. With a frontcourt glut and limited backcourt depth, Dallas could target the Western Conference play‑in spot if Cooper Flagg emerges as an All‑Star. Betting odds favor an under‑34.5 win total, reflecting the team’s rebuilding timeline.