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Mavericks near Walter Clayton Jr. signing Warriors should be making

The Dallas Mavericks appear close to signing Walter Clayton Jr. in a valuable move the Golden State Warriors should be making.

By Peter O'Keefe · Blue Man Hoop

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 5:18 AM

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The writer argues the Golden State Warriors should sign Walter Clayton Jr. as the Dallas Mavericks close in on a deal.
Clayton is expected to sign a two-way contract with Dallas after being waived by the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA insider Marc Stein reported Dallas is finalizing the move, while Sacramento also showed interest.

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The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly closing in on signing guard Walter Clayton Jr. to a two-way contract after he was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Marc Stein. The Sacramento Kings also showed interest following Ben Simmons' season-ending Achilles injury, while the Golden State Warriors have not pursued the former first-round pick.

Blue Man Hoop writer Peter O'Keefe argues that Golden State is missing a valuable opportunity by not waiving two-way players Malevy Leons or LJ Cryer to secure Clayton. O'Keefe contends Clayton offers strong upside and that the Warriors are overly conservative regarding roster continuity.

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