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Minor Roster Moves: Mavericks, Clippers, Jazz

The Mavericks completed a series of minor roster moves on Tuesday, swapping multiple players in and out of the 21st spot on their preseason roster. After officially confirming Monday’s signing of Matt Cross, the team waived Cross to sign guard…

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 8:59 PM
Minor Roster Moves: Mavericks, Clippers, Jazz
Key Things to Know
  • The Dallas Mavericks executed multiple rapid roster moves involving their 21st preseason roster spot on Tuesday.
  • Dallas waived Matt Cross, Darin Green Jr., and Chris Mantis in sequence before signing big man Jorge Diaz Graham.
  • Diaz Graham was previously chosen first overall in the G League international draft by Dallas affiliate Texas Legends.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Dallas Mavericks made several rapid roster changes on Tuesday to manage their preseason roster. After confirming the signing of Matt Cross, the Mavericks waived him to add Darin Green Jr., promptly waived Green to bring in Chris Mantis, and then waived Mantis to sign forward/center Jorge Diaz Graham.

Diaz Graham, assigned jersey No. 23, was the first overall pick in the NBAGL international draft by the Texas Legends. Hoops Rumors notes that Green, Mantis, and Diaz Graham likely signed Exhibit 10 deals designed to affiliate them with the G League.

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