The NBA offseason is here and the Dallas Mavericks are already making moves.
Find everything you need to know about the Mavericks’ offseason so far below, including the latest news, key offseason dates and more.
Latest news
— Dallas Mavericks bringing back Spencer Dinwiddie on one-year deal
— Dallas Mavericks lose NBA Summer League finale to Oklahoma City Thunder
— Olivier-Maxence Prosper shines in Mavs’ first Summer League win
— Dallas Mavericks announce Kyrie Irving underwent surgery for broken hand
— Nico Harrison Q&A: Mavs GM reviews Klay Thompson move, losing Derrick Jones Jr. and more
Key dates
June 30: Teams may begin negotiating with all other upcoming free agents (beginning at 5 p.m. CT)
July 6: Teams may begin signing free agents to contracts (11:01 p.m. CT)
- New rule: With teams able to negotiate with their own free agents one day after the Finals, a number of deals have already been agreed upon. Keep in mind all deals are “reported” until they can become official on or after July 6.
July 12-22: NBA 2K25 Summer League (Las Vegas)
July 26-Aug. 11: Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Klay Thompson joins Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a deal that would allow them to acquire All-Star guard Klay Thompson via sign-and-trade, a person familiar with the process confirmed to The Dallas Morning News.
Thompson agreed to sign a three-year, $50 million contract with Dallas, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Read more stories about Thompson below.
— Klay Thompson isn’t a savior, but brings tremendous shooting makeover to Mavericks
— Klay Thompson embracing new chapter with Mavericks: ‘Sometimes change can spur greatness’
— Mavericks’ move for Klay Thompson officially part of first six-team trade in NBA history
— Klay Thompson’s elite 3-point shooting adds new dimension to Mavericks’ diverse offense
— Mavs’ Big 3 is here: How Dallas’ new starting 5 differs from its NBA Finals group
— 10 things to know about Mavs’ Klay Thompson, including record-setting Warriors stint
— Steph Curry posts heartfelt tribute for Klay Thompson: ‘Splash Bros 4 life’
— Draymond Green reveals emotional reaction to Klay Thompson era ending in Golden State
— Why Klay Thompson’s dad wasn’t in ‘congratulatory mood’ over son’s Dallas Mavericks move
— Klay Thompson posts farewell message to Golden State Warriors: ‘Until we meet again’
— Warriors coach Steve Kerr sends well wishes to Klay Thompson after Mavericks move
Mavericks’ free agents
Derrick Jones Jr.: After joining the Mavericks on a one-year minimum contract last summer, Jones significantly increased his value during the 2023-24 season, earning himself a starting role and averaging a career-high 8.6 points while shooting a career-best 34.3% from three. In the playoffs, Jones upped those numbers to 9.1 points and 36.9%, respectively. General manager Nico Harrison called re-signing Jones “priority 1a and 1b.” However, Jones reportedly agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Markieff Morris: Although he appeared in only 26 games during the 2023-24 season, Morris was a key part of Dallas’ success. After a March loss to the Indiana Pacers, Morris stepped up to deliver a powerful postgame message. He played the role of “locker room leader” for much of his Dallas tenure. Morris, 34, averaged 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds last season.
Other offseason moves
Mavs bring back Spencer Dinwiddie
Spencer Dinwiddie is headed back to Dallas.
The free agent guard has agreed to return to the Mavericks on a one-year deal, a person familiar with the situation told The Dallas Morning News.
Dallas sent Dinwiddie to Brooklyn before the trade deadline in 2023 — along with Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2029 first-round pick and second-round picks in 2027 and 2029 — for Kyrie Irving and Markieff Morris. He played last season for both the Nets and his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 10.5 points, 4.7 assists and 2.7 rebounds a game.
Mavs sign Naji Marshall
In their first move of free agency, the Mavericks agreed to a three-year, $27 million deal with former Pelicans forward Naji Marshall, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported.
Marshall had been mentioned as a possible target for Dallas if the team couldn’t re-sign 2023-24 starter Derrick Jones Jr. Shortly after the Mavericks signed Marshall, Jones agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Hardaway Jr. traded to Detroit
Tim Hardaway Jr.’s time in Dallas has come to an end.
The Dallas Mavericks traded Hardaway and three second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for guard Quentin Grimes, people with knowledge of the transaction told The Dallas Morning News. One of the picks is from 2025 via Toronto and the other two are from 2028.
Read more about the trade here.
NBA draft
The Mavericks played the waiting game as each prospect was taken off of the draft board.
It wasn’t until the clock began for the 51st pick when general manager Nico Harrison and the rest of the Mavericks’ front office moved up from their lone pick at No. 58 to trade for Melvin Ajinca in the second round of Thursday’s NBA draft.
The 6-8 forward from France may have a familiar last name for Mavericks fans. His cousin is Alexis Ajinca, a French center who played 10 games with the Mavericks during the 2010-11 season.
Read more about the Mavericks’ draft night here.
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