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Morez Johnson Jr.
Dated team records (2)
- Current basis: Licensed roster, October 9, 2026: listed with Dallas Mavericks
- NBA directory, September 22, 2026: listed with Dallas Mavericks
The newest dated listing sets the current team; a reviewed transaction announced later overrides it. Older records remain history.
Morez Johnson Jr. is a 20-year-old power forward, listed at 6′9″ (206 cm). Morez Johnson Jr. is listed with the Dallas Mavericks in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. The roster lists an entry dated June 2026, with Michigan Wolverines as the previous basketball team.
2026-27 game log
Reported highs in 1 logged game
Only reported values contribute; unavailable statistics are not treated as zero.
4PointsOct 9, 2026 vs HOU
2ReboundsOct 9, 2026 vs HOU
1AssistsOct 9, 2026 vs HOU
13-pointersOct 9, 2026 vs HOU
1StealsOct 9, 2026 vs HOU
0BlocksOct 9, 2026 vs HOU
FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 preseason | vs HOU | L 117–135 | 12:14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 1-2 | -7 |
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Quick answers
- How old is Morez Johnson Jr.?
- Morez Johnson Jr. is 20 years old. He was born on January 25, 2006.
- How tall is Morez Johnson Jr.?
- Morez Johnson Jr. is 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm) tall and plays PF, per the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
- Where is Morez Johnson Jr. from?
- Morez Johnson Jr. is from the United States and played at Michigan before the NBA.
- What team does Morez Johnson Jr. play for?
- Morez Johnson Jr. is listed with the Dallas Mavericks in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. A roster listing does not establish a contract-signing date.
- What number does Morez Johnson Jr. wear?
- The NBA directory lists Morez Johnson Jr. at No. 14 for the Dallas Mavericks. Edition date: September 22, 2026. Roster numbers can change.
- When is Morez Johnson Jr.'s next game?
- Morez Johnson Jr. and the Dallas Mavericks next play at the Houston Rockets on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 6:00 am Eastern Time (preseason).
- Does Morez Johnson Jr. play on Christmas Day?
- No. The Dallas Mavericks are not in any of the 5 games on the NBA Christmas Day schedule.
- When was Morez Johnson Jr. drafted?
- Morez Johnson Jr. was the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, selected by the Dallas Mavericks out of Michigan.
Contract
- Contract through
- June 2030
- Nationality
- USA
- Roster date
- June 24, 2026 previous basketball team: Michigan Wolverines
Contract data · updated Oct 9, 2026. The provider lists one salary figure in USD without its season or type; it can be a contract's average annual value rather than this season's salary.
Videos about Morez Johnson Jr.
Spotlighting Morez Johnson Jr. | Michigan Basketball | The Journey
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Sep 28, 2026
Morez Johnson is Unsung Hero for Michigan
Sep 28, 2026
Morez Johnson Jr. Illinois, Michigan Highlights | Drafted No. 9 overall to the Mavericks
Sep 28, 2026
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About Morez Johnson Jr.
Morez Keith Johnson Jr. (born January 25, 2006) is an American basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan Wolverines. He was an NCAA national champion and earned All-Big Ten honors with Michigan in 2026. Johnson represented the United States national team at the 2024 FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup and the 2025 FIBA Under-19 World Cup, winning a gold medal in each tournament.
- Born
- January 25, 2006 (age 20) Riverdale, Illinois, U.S.
- Listed height
- 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
- Listed weight
- 250 lb (113 kg)
- Position
- Power forward
- High school
- Thornton Township (Harvey, Illinois) St. Rita of Cascia (Chicago, Illinois)
- College
- Illinois (2024–2025) Michigan (2025–2026)
- NBA draft
- 2026: 1st round, 9th overall pick
- Playing career
- 2026–present
Career highlights and awards
- NCAA champion (2026)
- Second-team All-Big Ten (2026)
- Big Ten All-Defensive Team (2026)
- Illinois Mr. Basketball (2024)
- Nike Hoop Summit (2024)
Career statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Illinois | 30 | 8 | 17.6 | .642 | – | .618 | 6.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 7.0 |
| 2025–26 | Michigan | 40 | 40 | 25.1 | .623 | .343 | .782 | 7.3 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 13.1 |
| Career | 70 | 48 | 21.9 | .628 | .343 | .722 | 7.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 10.5 |
Per-game averages. † won an NBA championship · * led the league · ‡ NBA record (as marked).
whynba profile fields · Checked
- Height
- 6′ 9″
- Weight
- 250 lb
- Position
- PF
- Jersey
- 14
- Country
- USA
- School / last affiliation
- Michigan
- Draft year
- 2026
- Draft pick
- Round 1 · Pick 9
How acquired: #9 Pick in 2026 Draft. This is the roster note stored on the official team page at the last source check, not a live transaction wire.
No 2025-26 per-game points, rebounds, and assists are stored for this profile. A blank line is not a zero line.
Roster observations
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Roster refresh overdue. This saved assignment may have changed.
| Team | First observed | Last confirmed | Later directory change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | None recorded | NBA directory |
Profile source
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