Sources: Mavs agree to deal with former first-round pick Clayton

The Mavericks agree to a two-way NBA deal with former first-round pick Walter Clayton Jr., sources told ESPN.

By Shams Charania · ESPN

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:24 PM

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The Dallas Mavericks agreed to a two-way deal with guard Walter Clayton Jr.
Clayton joined Dallas as a free agent after clearing waivers following his release by Memphis.
The 23-year-old was selected 18th overall in the 2025 NBA draft out of Florida.

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The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a two-way NBA contract with guard Walter Clayton Jr., sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Clayton joined Dallas after clearing waivers following his release by the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the roster cut-down deadline.

The 23-year-old was selected 18th overall in the 2025 NBA draft after leading Florida to a national championship. He averaged 9.7 points and 5.7 assists in 24 games for Memphis last season, providing Dallas with valuable backcourt depth behind Kyrie Irving.

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Sources: Mavs agree to deal with former first-round pick Clayton

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