Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Thursday that Dallas held exploratory talks with Duke’s Jon Scheyer and Michigan’s Dusty May to gauge their interest in the vacant head‑coach job.
- Sources say the more realistic outcome is hiring from the NBA ranks, with interest registered in assistants including Micah Nori, Royal Ivey, Jama Mahlalela, Tony Dobbins and consultant Noah LaRoche.
- Veteran coach Terry Stotts is expected to interview and the Mavericks have begun seeking permission to speak to candidates as they plan to interview roughly a dozen prospects.
- Ujiri told reporters he will “look everywhere,” and league coverage says the search explicitly includes candidates from Europe and the women’s game as part of a broad, merit‑based reset.
- The vacancy follows Jason Kidd’s May departure and a 26–56 season, and the choice of coach will shape roster choices for Cooper Flagg’s development and could prompt further moves such as trade interest in veteran players.