Overview
- League insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer report that Willie Green, Adrian Griffin and Heat consultant Noah LaRoche are expected candidates for Dusty May’s inaugural Mavericks staff, but no hires have been announced.
- Marc Stein says Golden State is also pursuing Willie Green to rejoin Steve Kerr’s staff as an assistant, creating clear competition for Green’s services.
- Willie Green spent four seasons as New Orleans head coach from 2021–25 and was dismissed after a 2–10 start in November 2025, and Adrian Griffin led the Bucks to a 30–13 record through 43 games in 2023–24 before Milwaukee moved on from him midseason.
- May is transitioning directly from the college ranks to the NBA and is reportedly prioritizing coaches with NBA head-coaching or high-level experience to add credibility and help run pro rotations and game plans.
- The search remains fluid and competitive, and the final hirings could reshape the Mavericks’ bench identity while other teams press candidates before any formal announcements.