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Masai Ujiri Bringing Stability to Mavs Remains His Top Priority

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Just over a week ago, the Dallas Mavericks introduced Masai Ujiri as the franchise’s new team president, and his message to fans is already loud and clear. In a confident press conference, Ujiri seemed determined to use Mavericks star Cooper Flagg as a point of focus for the way in which he hopes to lead the franchise. His other sentiment: bringing steadiness back to a team and fanbase that desperately needs it after Nico Harrison’s tenure .

“I hope to bring calm to this place. I want to get to winning. This is a winning organization,” Ujiri told reporters.

“We want to get back to that. ” Bringing Calm to the Dallas Mavericks With the longtime NBA Executive leaving no stone unturned in his time with local and national media a couple of weeks ago, Ujiri did not commit to Jason Kidd returning as head coach next season. However, he did frame Flagg as the deciding factor in his decision to come to Dallas.

The former president of the Toronto Raptors said he would “bring calm” to the Mavericks. Aura overload #MFFL pic. twitter.

com/Ew4gWLpxuK — Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) May 6, 2026 Hoping to bring “calm,” Ujiri led with that word. He pointed directly to the turbulence of the last year, before discussing the on-court goals he wants to help Dallas achieve. Ujiri also acknowledged the grief some Mavericks fans may still be dealing with from the trade of All-Star Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers.

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