DUSTY MAY AGREES TO BECOME DALLAS MAVERICKS HEAD COACH

 

Michigan national champion coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to become the Dallas Mavericks’ next head coach, pairing him with Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg |Michigan basketball coach Dusty May | Image by Getty Images 

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, according to multiple reports.

The move comes weeks after the Mavericks mutually agreed to part ways with Jason Kidd following a 26-56 season. May, who led Michigan to the 2026 NCAA national championship, would make the jump from college to the NBA in what would be the first direct college-to-pro head coaching hire since 2019.

Mavericks Coaching Search Background

The Mavericks began their coaching search in May 2026 after parting ways with Kidd. In a statement at the time, Mavericks President Masai Ujiri said at the time that “Jason has had a meaningful impact on the Dallas Mavericks, both as a Hall of Fame player and as the head coach who helped lead this franchise back to the NBA Finals. … As we evaluate the future of our basketball program, we believe this is the right moment for a new direction for our team.”

The Dallas Express previously reported on the search, noting Ujiri’s emphasis on future-oriented decisions around rookie star Cooper Flagg. Candidates included assistants and college coaches, with exploratory talks involving May and others.

Dusty May’s Coaching History

May built his reputation at Florida Atlantic University before moving to Michigan. At FAU from 2018 to 2024, he compiled a 126-69 record, leading the Owls to the 2023 Final Four as a No. 9 seed — one of the most improbable runs in NCAA history. He was the program’s all-time wins leader.

Prior to FAU, May served as an assistant at Florida (2015-18), Louisiana Tech, and other programs after starting as a student manager at Indiana. He was hired by Michigan in 2024 to replace Juwan Howard and quickly restored the Wolverines to national prominence, winning the 2026 national title in his second season.

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Social media lit up with the news. One user posted that “After winning a National Championship at Michigan, Dusty May is leaving the Wolverines to coach Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks, per multiple reports.”

Another noting owner Patrick Dumont’s role, posted, “Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont convinced Rick Welts to come out of retirement, he convinced Masai Ujiri to run his basketball team and now Dusty May to coach his team. The ungodly amounts of money he’s spent…”

No official Mavericks statement confirming the hire had been released as of Monday morning, but reports from Adam Schefter, Shams Charania, and Pete Thamel indicated the deal was nearing completion.

First Game and Future Outlook

May’s first regular-season game with the Mavericks is expected in late October 2026, when the NBA season typically tips off. No exact date has been announced pending the official hire and schedule release.

The hire pairs May with Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick and 2025-26 Rookie of the Year, who averaged 21 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. It marks a rebuild-focused move under Ujiri aimed at long-term contention. Michigan will now search for its next coach.

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WHO IS PAIGE SHIVER? ABOUT THE MICHIGAN STAFFER & HER ALLEGED AFFAIR WITH SHERRONE MOORE

Shiver's name quickly made headlines after rumors about an alleged affair with ex-University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore went viral.

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Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was fired, then arrested, after rumors of an alleged “inappropriate” affair with a staff member surfaced. Amid the viral rumors, Paige Shiver, the alleged staffer in question, found herself thrown into the public eye due to online rumors.

“U-M head football coach Sherrone Moore has been terminated, with cause, effective immediately,” Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement in December 2025. “Following a University investigation, credible evidence was found that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior.”

Shiver has yet to publicly comment on the rumors about her alleged connection to Moore. She is keeping her social media accounts private, and the University of Michigan has not named her in its firing of Moore.

Learn more about Shiver below.

Paige Shiver Works as the Executive Assistant to Coach at Michigan

 Shiver works for the athletics division of the University of Michigan, according to the school.

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Paige Shiver Is the Daughter of a Chicago Bears Scout

Shiver is the daughter of a Chicago Bears scout named Jeff Shiver, per a profile the school published on her.

Paige Shiver Battled a Glycogen Disorder Called Pompe Disease

Shiver opened up about her rare genetic disorder, known as Pompe Disease, in her Chicago Bears profile in 2016. The illness makes it difficult for the body to break down glycogen, which can cause a build-up in the muscle cells and lead to potential heart issues and muscle damage, according to multiple outlets, including the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

QThe Bears’ website described her as “an active college student” at the time, who used to “go on 30-minute runs, take cycling classes and lift weights virtually every day without getting tired.”

But in 2015, while a junior at Purdue, Shiver felt “exhausted” with pain “throughout her body.”

 “I would go for a run and couldn’t run for more than 5 minutes because my lungs started getting affected,” the then-22-year-old said, according to the Bears’ site. “It was really hard to catch my breath and my legs felt really heavy, like I could barely lift them up.

Paige Shiver Has a Degree in Retail Management

 "Shiver graduated from Purdue with a degree in retail management, per a 2013 West Lafayette, Indiana, high school bio about her.

Paige Shiver Is in Her 30s

A decade has gone by since Shiver spoke with the Chicago Bears about her rare genetic disease. Since she was 22 in 2016, this would mean she’s in her early 30s as of 2025.

 

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PHILADELPHIA EAGLES' BRANDON GRAHAM RETIRES FROM NFL

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) exits the field after the Eagles defeated the Buffalo Bills] in NFL action at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia in November 2023. Graham officially retired from the NFL on Tuesday. File Photo by Laurence Kesterson/UPI | License Photo

March 18 (UPI) -- Veteran Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham has gone out on a high note, capping his career as part of a Super Bowl champion team.

Graham announced Tuesday he has retired after playing 15 years in the NFL.

"I could not be happier with the way my career played out, the love I've gotten, and the success the Eagles have had as an organization," Graham said during a news conference. "For real, it has been a dream come true."

Drafted out of the University of Michigan in 2010, Graham played his entire career as an Eagle, finishing as the team's third-most sack leader, with 76.5, putting him behind only Trent Cole (85.5) and Reggie White (124), while landing 475 total tackles.

Graham also played for two Super Bowl champion Philadelphia teams, first helping his squad defeat the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LII before the Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX in February.

The 36-year-old Graham said he leaves the game with "no regrets."

The Eagles paid tribute to Graham Tuesday, posting to X that he's "one of the best to ever wear the midnight green. Thank you for 15 incredible seasons, Brandon Graham."

- Ian Stark

JIM HARBAUGH PRESS CONFERENCE AFTER MICHIGAN BEAT PENN STATE

 

MICHIGAN IS ACCUSED OF STEALING OTHER TEAM'S SIGNS | HERE IS WHY ITS COACH JUST GOT BQNNED FOR THREE GAMES

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The football program at the University of Michigan, among the favorites to play for the national championship, has become embroiled in an alleged sign-stealing scheme that involved impermissible, in-person scouting of opponents going back as long as three seasons.

Both the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference, of which Michigan is a member, have been looking into the claims for at least three weeks while the second-ranked Wolverines (9-0) continue their season. Coach Jim Harbaugh has denied any knowledge of any kind of improper scouting scheme in his program.

The NCAA investigation is likely to take weeks if not months. Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti, who has had the job for about six months after a career in Major League Baseball and television, decided to take more immediate action: He banned Harbaugh from coaching in the team's final three regular-season games, including Saturday's showdown at No. 9 Penn State.