Mavericks Sign Two-Way Players Amid Flagg Injury

Dallas adds guard and forward to roster as Cooper Flagg recovers from injury.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 9:47pm

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The Dallas Mavericks have signed a guard and a forward to two-way contracts as the team deals with the absence of star rookie Cooper Flagg, who is currently sidelined with an injury.

Why it matters

Two-way contracts allow NBA teams to add extra depth to their rosters by signing players who can split time between the NBA team and their G-League affiliate. This move by the Mavericks indicates they are looking to bolster their depth as they deal with the loss of Flagg, one of their top young players.

The details

The Mavericks have signed guard Jamal Wilkins and forward Malik Simmons to two-way deals. Wilkins and Simmons will be able to spend up to 50 games with the Mavericks this season while also playing for the team's G-League affiliate, the Texas Legends.

  • Cooper Flagg is currently sidelined with an injury.

The players

Dallas Mavericks

An NBA team based in Dallas, Texas.

Jamal Wilkins

A guard signed by the Mavericks to a two-way contract.

Malik Simmons

A forward signed by the Mavericks to a two-way contract.

Cooper Flagg

A rookie player for the Mavericks who is currently injured.

Texas Legends

The G-League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks.

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What’s next

The Mavericks will hope that the addition of Wilkins and Simmons on two-way deals can help offset the loss of Flagg as he recovers from his injury.

The takeaway

Two-way contracts allow NBA teams to add depth to their rosters by signing players who can split time between the NBA and G-League, which is an important strategy for teams dealing with injuries to key players.