News ArticlePublishedJul 11, 2026 at 05:59 PM EDTMorez Johnson looked perfectly comfortable embracing the unknown in his Summer League debut. The Dallas Mavericks rookie spent plenty of the night matched up against former Michigan teammate Yaxel Lendeborg, and neither player seemed interested in making it a subtle introduction.The two forwards played tough throughout the game, traded bumps in the paint and made sure every possession carried a little extra edge. Nothing crossed the line, but it was clear both players understood the assignment. If you're trying to make a name for yourself in Las Vegas, backing down is usually a bad career move.Johnson certainly didn't. The No. 9 overall pick finished with 25 points, eight rebounds and three assists, flashing the blend of strength and activit