Mavericks news: Dusty May makes intriguing comment on Dallas starting unit

In the lead-up to the 2026-27 NBA season, Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May addressed speculation surrounding the starting five lineup, stating that the team is focusing on smaller lineup combinations rather than settling on a permanent starting five. During a media interaction on Wednesday, May highlighted the team's positive problem-solving and chemistry, expressing his surprise at how the players are working together.

May, who joined the Mavericks in June of the same year, comes with a strong background in college basketball, having led Florida Atlantic to the Final Four in 2023 and helped Michigan win the national championship in April. As the team aims to build around Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg in the post-Luka Doncic era, May emphasized the ongoing nature of roster decisions.

Currently, the Mavericks are dealing with various limitations, as Kyrie Irving has returned from a knee injury, Flagg is entering his second season, and several big men are recovering from recent surgeries.

Among the challenges, Morez Johnson Jr. is coping with lower leg soreness, Santi Aldama is returning from a knee procedure, and Dereck Lively II is healing from a foot surgery. The Dallas Mavericks are not alone in facing roster crunches ahead of training camp, with teams like the Lakers, Hornets, and others also considering potential moves.