Mavs Sign Cooper Flagg to Rookie Contract; Exum Is Returning, AP Source Says
- The Dallas Mavericks agreed on July 2, 2025, to re-sign veteran guard Dante Exum to a one-year contract in Dallas.
- Exum decided to re-sign with Dallas, turning down offers from other teams, as the Mavericks seek additional backcourt support while nine-time All-Star Kyrie Irving remains sidelined with a knee injury expected to keep him out until at least January.
- Exum, limited to 20 games last season by a right wrist injury, will share ball-handling duties with new signing D'Angelo Russell.
- Exum averaged 8.7 points, 0.6 steals, and 2.8 assists last season, and the Mavericks now carry 16 guaranteed contracts requiring a roster move to fit him.
- His re-signing strengthens Dallas's guard rotation during Irving's absence but also pressures the team to create a roster spot under salary cap rules.
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Mavs sign No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to rookie contract; Exum is returning
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have signed No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg to his four-year rookie contract, and a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday the club is bringing back guard Dante Exum on a one-year…
Mavs sign No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to rookie contract and Dante Exum could return
The Dallas Mavericks have signed No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg to his four-year rookie contract. The Dallas Mavericks have signed No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg to his four-year rookie contract, and a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday the club is bringing back guard Dante Exum on a one-year contract. The team didn’t disclose details in announcing Flagg’s deal. The total value of the contract for the top pick on…

Report: Mavericks re-sign G Dante Exum
Free agent guard Dante Exum is signing a one-year contract to return to Dallas, ESPN reported on Wednesday, as the Mavericks are quickly adding depth to the position while nine-time All-Star Kyrie Irving recovers from a knee injury.

Mavs sign No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to rookie contract; Exum is returning, AP source says
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have signed No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg to his four-year rookie contract, and a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday the club is bringing back guard Dante Exum on a…
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