The Dallas Mavericks have officially unveiled their roster for the upcoming NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, where all eyes will be on top draft pick Cooper Flagg. As the No. 1 overall selection in a highly anticipated draft class, Flagg is expected to be a major draw, with most of his games set to be broadcast nationally an uncommon spotlight for Summer League action.
The Mavericks will open play against the Los Angeles Lakers, and they’ve assembled a mix of promising young talent. Notably, they signed Ryan Nembhard, a highly regarded undrafted guard, to a two-way contract. Although he went undrafted, many analysts considered him a worthy pick, and it’s believed his team may have steered him toward Dallas, where there’s a clear need at point guard.
Josh Broghamer, who joined the organization in 2023, will serve as head coach for the Summer League squad.
Head coach Jason Kidd revealed that the plan is to use Flagg heavily at point guard to challenge him and aid in his development, particularly for the playmaking role the team envisions for him next season. Both Nembhard and Miles Kelly also signed to a two-way deal are expected to have roles on the Mavericks’ main roster.
Dallas still has one two-way spot open, and several players will be competing for it.
Among those fighting for a place are Matthew Cleveland and Moussa Cisse, who signed Exhibit-10 contracts. That ensures the Mavs retain their G-League rights if they’re waived. Cleveland previously played at Florida State before transferring to Miami.
Jamarion Sharp, a 7-foot-5 shot-blocker who played in last year’s Summer League and preseason, returns. Despite fan calls for him to be signed during the Mavs’ injury-plagued stretch last season, the team opted for other big men like Kylor Kelley and Kai Jones.
Second-round pick Melvin Ajinca will also participate. He played overseas last season and could remain a draft-and-stash player depending on his progress his shooting still needs improvement for a full-time NBA role.
Rounding out the group are local standouts Zhuric Phelps (Texas A&M, formerly SMU) and Matt Cross (SMU), along with a new addition named Jaylin Williams—unrelated to the two players by the same name on the Thunder.
