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| HT/WT: 6-10, 250 lbs |
| Birthplace: Riverdale, IL |
| Age: 20 |
| School: Michigan |
| Experience: R |
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1:39Summer League Preview: Lendeborg vs Johnson Jr.
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1:46Morez Johnson Jr. Follows HC Dusty May to Dallas
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1:202026 NBA Draft Round 1 Winners: Gary Parrish's Picks
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1:36Mavericks Draft Michigan's Morez Johnson Jr. 9th Overall
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1:28NBA Draft Grades: Mavericks Select Morez Johnson Jr. No. 9 Overall
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1:55NBA Draft Big Men: Four/Fives
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8:55Post NBA Draft Combine Big Board Breakdown
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1:01Morez Johnson Jr. Is Michigan's 3rd Projected 1st-Round NBA Draft Pick
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26:48Gary Parrish Releases Post-Lottery NBA Mock Draft
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1:53Michigan's Plan To Replace Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr.
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1:53Michigan Wins the Natty - Player of the Game (Presented by Belfor)
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1:34Reasons Michigan Can Win The National Title: Best Frontcourt Trio in College Basketball
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7:39Going The Distance: From The Tournament To The NBA Draft
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4:08Why Michigan's Big Three May Be Best Of All Time
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0:36Highlights: Magic at Knicks (10/25)
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8:11Why a Sweet 16 might not save Mark Pope's Kentucky job | EOCBB
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81:132026-27 SEC Season Preview, Predictions: Florida headlines what should be CBB's best league | EOCBB
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33:22John Calipari says he wants to do 15 years at Arkansas | EOCBB
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13:30Mark Pope will try something completely new with Kentucky's offense | EOCBB
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18:13Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu guarantee a Florida national title | EOCBB
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2026 Stats
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| Regular Season | 14.3 | 6.7 | 50.0 | 3.3 | 1.0 |
Top Morez Johnson Jr. News
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Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Available with restrictions
Johnson (lower leg) is available for Saturday's game against the Spurs but will play on a minutes restriction, Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports reports.
Johnson will be available to play Saturday, and while he's recovered from his lower-leg injury, his minutes restriction means the Mavericks are being cautious with the rookie. Johnson has played in Dallas' first two games this season, logging 14 minutes against Houston and 17 against the Pacers while averaging 7.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest.
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Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Upgraded to probable
Johnson (shin) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Johnson was initially listed as questionable but is now trending in the right direction ahead of tipoff. If he's cleared to suit up, the rookie would likely see increased playing time due to the Mavericks being extremely shorthanded in the second leg of this back-to-back set.
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Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Questionable to face San Antonio
Johnson (shin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Johnson is in jeopardy of missing the second leg of this back-to-back set due to right shin splints. If the rookie forward is unable to suit up, Naji Marshall, P.J. Washington and Tobi Lawal would be candidates to see a bump in minutes.
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Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Not listed on injury report
Johnson (rest) is not on the injury report for Friday's exhibition against the Hawks.
Johnson received a maintenance day and sat out Wednesday's exhibition, but he'll be back in action for the Mavs' final preseason game. This will be his second preseason appearance, and it will be interesting to see how much playing time he earns after logging just 12 minutes in his first exhibition game.
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Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Out Wednesday
Johnson (rest) won't play Wednesday against the Pelicans, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The rookie first-rounder missed the start of training camp with leg soreness, so Dallas is taking a cautious approach. Johnson could return for Friday's preseason finale against the Hawks.
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Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Resting Sunday
Johnson (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Rockets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Johnson started at center during his Mavericks preseason debut, totaling four points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 12 minutes during Friday's 135-117 loss to the Rockets. The rookie has been dealing with a minor lower-leg injury during training camp, so the Mavericks will likely proceed with caution, but it appears he's slated for a major role right away.
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Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Modest production as starter
Johnson totaled four points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 12 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason loss to the Rockets.
With Dereck Lively (foot), Santi Aldama (knee) and P.J. Washington (ankle) all sidelined, Johnson started at center in a small-ball lineup with Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Naji Marshall and Zaccharie Risacher, as Daniel Gafford operated off the bench. The rookie ended up playing only 12 minutes, but his limited action might've been precautionary, as he's been dealing with a minor lower-leg injury during training camp. While not an eye-popping box score, Johnson being thrust into the starting lineup during his first non-Summer League NBA action is encouraging for his short- and long-term fantasy value.
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Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Expected to play Friday
Johnson (lower leg) is expected to play in Friday's preseason opener against Houston, per Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News.
Johnson has been limited at camp due to lower-leg soreness, but the issue shouldn't stop him from making his professional debut Friday. The rookie big man is competing with Santi Aldama for a key bench role for the Mavericks.
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Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Dealing with lower-leg soreness
Head coach Dusty May said Wednesday that Johnson has been limited in training camp due to lower-leg soreness, Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports reports.
The Mavericks have been managing Johnson's workload ahead of his rookie season, with May noting that the 20-year-old participated in every other live session Wednesday. Additionally, May said Monday that the power forward was getting close to practicing in full. Still, the Michigan product's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Dallas' preseason opener against the Rockets on Friday, Oct. 9.
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Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Not yet practicing in full
Johnson (undisclosed) has been limited during training camp thus far, though head coach Dusty May said Monday that he's working his way back and getting close to practicing in full, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
It's unclear what Johnson is dealing with, though the issue doesn't appear to be a long-term concern. Still, the 20-year-old's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Dallas' preseason opener against Houston on Friday, Oct. 9. The No. 9 overall pick in this year's draft, Johnson is fresh off winning a national championship at Michigan, where he averaged 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals in 25.1 minutes per game in 40 outings.
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Mavericks' Morez Johnson: To compete for immediate role
Johnson enters his rookie campaign after Dallas selected him ninth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The 6-foot-9 forward showcased his upside during Summer League, including a 27-point, eight-rebound performance against Golden State and a four-block outing against the Lakers. Dallas' crowded frontcourt may prevent Johnson from immediately seeing major minutes, but his rebounding, defensive versatility and athleticism make him one of the Mavericks' most intriguing long-term prospects.
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Mavericks' Morez Johnson: Doesn't suit up Friday
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
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
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
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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