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D Dallas Mavericks Formerly appointed Portland Trail Blazers Assistant general manager Mike Schmitz will oversee the day-to-day basketball operations of the franchise under president Masai Ujiri, the team announced Friday.
Schmitz joined the Blazers front office in May 2022 after serving as ESPN’s draft analyst since 2017.
In his new role as Mavericks general manager, Schmitz will “assist in all areas of basketball operations, including scouting, player personnel, strategic planning and organizational collaboration across departments.” The hire is a first for Waziri, who officially joined Dallas last week as party president and alternate governor.
“Mike is one of the most respected evaluators and basketball minds in the NBA,” Ujiri said in a statement. “He brings intelligence, discipline, humility and a relentless work ethic to everything. Just as important, he understands how to build a connected, collaborative culture in every part of a basketball organization. We’re building something special in Dallas, and Mike will be a major part of that vision.”
The Mavs’ top basketball executive role has been open since team owner Patrick Dumont fired GM Nico Harrison on Nov. 11. The decision came after Dallas stumbled to a 3-8 start amid intense fan backlash stemming from the shocking trade of the perennial All-NBA selection. Luka Doncic from Los Angeles Lakers In February 2025, the Mavs are only months removed from an appearance in the 2024 NBA Finals.
Schmitz took over a Mavericks team projected to receive a high lottery pick in next month’s draft, a year after they were named Royal Rookie of the Year. Cooper flag With the No. 1 pick.
“Joining the Dallas Mavericks is an incredible opportunity,” Schmitz said in a statement. “I have tremendous respect for Masai, this ownership group and their vision for the future of this franchise. I am excited to work with the talented individuals already in place and help build a championship-caliber organization.”
