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Dusty May Leaves Michigan to Become Dallas Mavericks Head Coach

Triggering a brief NCAA transfer window for Michigan players, the move signals a Mavericks rebuild centered on rookie Cooper Flagg.

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Michigan assistant coach Mike Boynton Jr. reacts to a play against Oakland during the second half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • The Dallas Mavericks made Dusty May their head coach in an official announcement on Tuesday, replacing Jason Kidd after a 26-56 season.
  • May departs Michigan after two seasons in Ann Arbor in which he went 64-13 and led the Wolverines to the 2025–26 national championship.
  • Michigan named assistant Mike Boynton Jr. as interim coach and, under NCAA rules, a 15-day transfer-portal window will open five days after the university’s official announcement.
  • Reports say May’s previously discussed extension with Michigan was not finalized and his contract contains a reduced buyout provision that now applies.
  • The Mavericks, led by president Masai Ujiri, view May’s player-development record as a fit for rebuilding around Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, while Michigan faces immediate roster and recruiting uncertainty as incoming and current players reassess their plans.