Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks have a new head coach, as the team has reached an agreement with Michigan's Dusty May.
What happened?
The Mavericks hired May after a monthslong pursuit, with the deal being reported by ESPN's Pete Thamel, Shams Charania, and Adam Schefter.
May departs Michigan after two seasons, where he went 64–13 from 2024–25 to ‘25–26.
He took the Wolverines to the Sweet 16 in his first season and won the national championship this past April.
Why it matters for Cooper Flagg
The hiring of May is a significant move for the Mavericks, who have a young and intriguing roster.
Cooper Flagg will be one of the key players under May's leadership, and the team will be looking to him to make an impact.
What comes next?
The Mavericks will be looking to build on their young core, with May at the helm.
May's experience and success at Michigan will be invaluable in helping the team grow and develop.
The team's performance will be closely watched, especially with Cooper Flagg on the roster.
And with the new coach in place, the Mavericks will be looking to make a push in the NBA.
But it won't be easy, as the team faces tough competition in the league.
So the Mavericks will need to be at their best if they want to succeed.
May's coaching style and philosophy will be key in helping the team achieve their goals.
The Mavericks' young roster, including Cooper Flagg, will be looking to learn and improve under May's guidance.