Naji Marshall Signs Three-Year, $52.2M Extension With Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks announced that forward Naji Marshall has signed a fully guaranteed three-year, $52.2 million contract extension, keeping him with the franchise through the 2029-30 season. Marshall set career highs last season with 15.2 points, 3.3 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game across 74 appearances (47 starts), shooting 51% from the field.
Jeremy Sochan Agrees to One-Year Deal With Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers signed forward Jeremy Sochan, who spent last season with the NBA champion New York Knicks, to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal at the veteran’s minimum. Sochan, known for his defense at both power forward and small-ball center, is expected to add frontcourt depth to a Portland roster that had been stocked heavily with guards and centers.
Gary Payton II Re-Signs With Warriors
The Golden State Warriors re-signed guard Gary Payton II to a one-year, veteran-minimum deal worth roughly $3.9 million. Payton had a bounce-back season last year, setting career highs with 73 games played and 7.5 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, while tying his career high with 1.7 assists per game.