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NBA Draft projections: the Dallas Mavericks could target a Michigan prospect
By Dalton Johnson, Tristi Rodriguez, AARON BEARD and BRIAN MAHONEY | The Associated at NBC DFW
· June 22, 2026
· 5 min read
The Dallas Mavericks now have new leadership in place; next up is the NBA Draft. NBA insiders have conducted mock drafts where the Mavs select either Houston guard Kingston Flemings or Arizona guard Brayden Burries, both of whom reached the Sweet 16 in their lone season in college basketball. There'
Key takeaway There's 24-year-old Yaxel Lendeborg, 7-footer Aday Mara, and fellow big man Morez Johnson, Jr.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The Dallas Mavericks' potential interest in Michigan prospects, particularly Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara, could have significant implications for the team's performance in the upcoming season. As the Mavericks look to strengthen their roster, the addition of a talented player from Michigan could bring a new dynamic to the team. With the NBA Draft on the horizon, Mavericks fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including those in Fort Worth, will be watching closely to see how the team's new leadership navigates the selection process. The possibility of pairing former Michigan head coach Dusty May with one of his former players could also create an interesting storyline, given the team's efforts to build a strong coaching staff. As the Mavericks look to make a splash in the NBA, their draft decisions will be closely watched by fans in Fort Worth and across the metroplex.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? The Dallas Mavericks now have new leadership in place; next up is the NBA Draft. NBA insiders have conducted mock drafts where the Mavs select either Houston guard Kingston Flemings or Arizona guard Brayden Burries, both of whom reached the Sweet 16 in their lone season in college basketball. There'
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