The Dallas Mavericks are making strategic moves in the offseason, planning to utilize their $5.7 million mid-level exception to target experienced point guards such as Chris Paul, Dennis Schröder, D’Angelo Russell, or Malcolm Brogdon, according to reports from Shams Charania. This decision comes on the heels of Kyrie Irving’s recent commitment to the team with a new three-year, $119 million contract, which includes a player option for 2027-28, solidifying his long-term presence despite recovering from a torn ACL with an expected return in January 2026. The move reflects the Mavericks’ intent to bolster their backcourt depth and support Irving and Anthony Davis as they aim for a championship run. Fans can look forward to seeing how this roster tweak, negotiated with Irving’s agent Shetellia Riley Irving, shapes the team’s dynamics in the upcoming season.
D’Angelo Russell seen as primary target for Mavericks
