Marshall's Mavericks Future Secured
Dallas Mavericks Secure Naji Marshall with Three-Year, $52.2 Million Contract
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Marshall's 2025-26 season produced a broader stat line beyond scoring: 51.0% from the field, 15.2 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 3.3 APG and 1.1 SPG in 74 games (74th? actually 74 appearances) with an average of 29.5 minutes per game.
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He posted six 30-point games last season, underscoring his scoring burst in multiple outings.
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Marshall is changing his jersey number from No. 13 to No. 3 as part of the contractual extension.
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Marc Stein reported that Dallas has consistently resisted trade interest in Naji Marshall, signaling the team’s preference to keep him as a core piece.
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Masai Ujiri praised Marshall for his versatility, toughness and ability to impact winning, framing him as a key part of Dallas’ ongoing-build.
The Dallas Mavericks have locked up forward Naji Marshall on a fully guaranteed three-year, $52.2 million extension that runs through the 2029-30 season, according to ESPN. The deal nearly doubles Marshall's previous salary and keeps one of Dallas' most reliable wings off the trade market as the team builds around young star Cooper Flagg.
Marshall, 28, is coming off a career-best season in which he averaged 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 51.0% from the field, per NBC Sports. He appeared in 74 games, averaging 29.5 minutes per night.
Marshall's Breakout Season Made the Case for Extension
Marshall put together one of the more quietly impressive seasons of any wing in the league last year. He scored 15.2 points per game — a career high — and posted six 30-point games, showing he can take over when needed, according to NBC Sports. His 51.0% shooting from the field made him one of the more efficient forwards on Dallas' roster.
Beyond scoring, Marshall brought toughness and versatility on both ends. He contributed 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, making him a connector rather than just a scorer. That well-rounded profile is a key reason Dallas chose to extend him rather than explore trades, per ESPN.
Dallas Resisted Trade Calls to Keep Marshall Long-Term
Marshall drew trade interest during the offseason, but the Mavericks held firm. Marc Stein reported that Dallas consistently pushed back on teams looking to acquire the forward, signaling he is viewed as a core piece and not a trade chip. The extension makes that stance official.
The Mavericks are reshaping their roster around Cooper Flagg and other young players. Keeping Marshall gives them a proven, experienced wing alongside developing talent. The $52.2 million commitment, fully guaranteed, signals real confidence in his long-term fit, according to TSN.
From Undrafted Pelican to $52 Million Maverick
Marshall went undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft and broke into the league with the New Orleans Pelicans. He found his footing there before landing in Dallas, where his role steadily grew. Now 28, he has turned an unlikely path into a long-term NBA payday, per AOL.
As part of the extension, Marshall is also changing his jersey number from No. 13 to No. 3 — a small but symbolic fresh start. The New York Times placed the deal's value at $52.5 million, slightly higher than the $52.2 million figure reported by ESPN and others, though the broad strokes are consistent across reports.
What the Deal Means for Dallas Going Forward
The extension gives Dallas a stabilizing force as it navigates what promises to be a busy roster cycle. With younger players still developing and veterans potentially moving, Marshall offers a known quantity — a two-way wing who can score, defend and play big minutes. Through 2029-30, he will anchor the roster alongside whatever else the Mavericks build.
The Mavericks still face decisions on other veterans and youngsters as they shape the team's future. But locking in Marshall removes one major question mark. Dallas now has a clearer picture of its core, with Marshall signed, Flagg in place, and more moves likely ahead, per ESPN.
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