​Dallas Mavericks team president Masai Ujiri speaks about coach Jason Kidd’s departure during a press conference at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News)
This story was initially published on June 30, 2026 and was updated throughout the NBA free agency period.NBA free agency is here. This is the first offseason for the Mavericks’ new front office regime of team president Masai Ujiri and general manager Mike Schmitz. Since taking over, Ujiri said the Mavericks’ offseason moves will be “future-based” as the team looks to build around reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg. However, during head coach Dusty May’s press conference on Monday, Ujiri made it clear the Mavericks want to win now. “The goal is to win. We have a star young player here that we want to build around and really incredible young players and great veteran players,” Ujiri said. “We want to win. There’s parity in the NBA and however we can get there, we’ll try our best to win, and to grow in this organization.”Who will the Mavericks add in free agency? Keep track of all the Mavericks’ offseason moves below. Free agency detailsNegotiation window opening: Each team can negotiate with free agents starting at 5 p.m. CT on Tuesday.Signing period: Teams can officially sign free agents to contracts starting at 11:01 a.m. CT on July 6.Latest Mavs moves, reports— The New York Knicks put some pressure on the Mavericks to hold on to restricted free agent Moussa Cisse by signing him to a two-year offer sheet. However, Dallas didn’t bother using its allotted 48 hours and matched the offer sheet for Cisse a few hours later. The deal is for $4.7 million and is partially guaranteed.— After acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat also have interest in trading for Klay Thompson, according to the Miami Herald. The Mavericks’ shooting guard is entering the final year of his deal and is owed $17.5 million for the 2026-27 season.— The Mavericks announced their participation in the previously reported six-team trade on July 8. The Mavericks acquired forward Santi Aldama, guard Marcus Sasser and the draft rights to forward Tarik Biberovic.— After a short stint with the Mavericks, forward Khris Middleton is rejoining the Wizards on a three-year, $17.6 million deal via a sign and trade, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on July 7th. The deal is a part of a larger six-team trade that includes the Mavericks’ acquisition of Santi Aldama, ESPN reports.— ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on July 6 that forward Rui Hachimura agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. NBA insider Marc Stein reported Hachimura chose the Clippers over interest from the Mavericks.The Mavericks, who still possess the full $15 million midlevel, emerged as a suitor for Rui Hachimura along with the Clippers on top of Brooklyn’s long-held interest … but Hachimura had a clear intention to stay in LA after 3 1/2 se