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• Mavericks' Morez Johnson: To compete for immediate role

  08/07/2026 • By RotoWire

  Johnson enters his rookie campaign after Dallas selected him ninth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 forward showcased his upside during Summer League, including a 27-point, eight-rebound performance against Golden State and a four-block outing against the Lakers. Dallas' crowded frontcourt may prevent Johnson from immediately seeing major minutes, but his rebounding, defensive versatility and athleticism make him one of the Mavericks' most intriguing long-term prospects.

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• Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Doesn't suit up Friday

  07/18/2026 • By RotoWire

  Johnson (illness) didn't play in Friday's 110-88 Summer League win over the Knicks. Johnson missed the Mavericks' final three Summer League outings with an illness but should be available for the start of training camp. The rookie first-rounder averaged 18.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 2.5 steals and 1.5 assists across 30.3 minutes per contest in two Las Vegas Summer League appearances.

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• Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Sits out with illness

  07/16/2026 • By RotoWire

  Johnson (illness) didn't play in Thursday's 97-87 Summer League win over the Thunder. The Mavericks held the rookie first-rounder out for a second straight game while he battles an illness. It's unclear if Dallas plans to give Johnson any further Summer League reps ahead of training camp.

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• Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Doesn't play Monday

  07/14/2026 • By RotoWire

  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. 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.

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• Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Rejects four shots in SL loss

  07/12/2026 • By RotoWire

  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. 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.

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