With the NBA Finals and draft in the books, the page turns quickly to free agency.
Although Derrick Jones Jr. reportedly already found a new home, the Dallas Mavericks quickly reloaded with Naji Marshall. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Dallas agreed to a deal with Marshall on the first day of the negotiating period.
The next day brought a splash. Dallas is also adding former Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson to its ranks.
Find the latest news, key offseason dates and more below:
Latest news
— Klay Thompson’s elite 3-point shooting adds new dimension to Mavericks’ diverse offense
— Mavericks agree to deal with Warriors’ Klay Thompson as part of sign-and-trade
— Patrick Mahomes, Dez Bryant and others react to Klay Thompson’s Dallas Mavericks move
— 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
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
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.”
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.
Mavericks’ free-agent options
What happens if Dallas can’t re-sign Jones? Here are five pending free agents with potential to sign for the mid-level exception:
Saddiq Bey
Position: Small forward
Age: 25
Previous teams: Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons
2023-24 stats: 13.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 63 games played.
Tobias Harris
Position: Small forward/power forward
Age: 31
Previous teams: Philadelphia 76ers, LA Clippers, Pistons, Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks
2023-24 stats: 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 70 games played.
Naji Marshall
Position: Small forward
Age: 26
Previous teams: New Orleans Pelicans
2023-24 stats: 7.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 66 games played.
Klay Thompson
Position: Shooting guard/small forward
Age: 34
Previous teams: Golden State Warriors
2023-24 stats: 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 77 games played.
Lonnie Walker
Position: Shooting guard
Age: 25
Previous teams: Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs
2023-24 stats: 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 58 games played.
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