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

  4D ago • 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

  5D ago • 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

  8D ago • 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

  9D ago • 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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• Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Full stat line in SL loss

  12D ago • By RotoWire

  Johnson produced 27 points (12-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks across 26 minutes in Thursday's 101-90 Summer League loss to Golden State. Johnson turned in an efficient performance and stuffed the stat sheet in his Summer League debut, logging game-high marks in points and steals. The big man out of Michigan also led the Mavericks in rebounds and tied for the team lead in blocks. He figures to play a meaningful role off the bench to begin his rookie season.

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