The Dallas Mavericks have appointed Mike Schmitz as General Manager, reporting to President Masai Ujiri, to manage daily basketball operations and strategic planning. Schmitz previously served as Assistant General Manager for the Portland Trail Blazers and is recognized for his talent evaluation skills. Ujiri praised Schmitz’s intelligence and collaborative approach, emphasizing his role in developing the franchise’s vision. Schmitz, a former ESPN draft analyst, expressed enthusiasm for building a championship-caliber organization in Dallas.