{
  "id": 58133,
  "title": "Naji Marshall re-signs with Mavericks, reportedly for three years, $52.2 million",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/naji-marshall-re-signs-with-mavericks-reportedly-for-three-years-52-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T21:50:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/naji-marshall-signs-mavericks-reportedly-215034479.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dallas Mavericks have re-signed forward Naji Marshall to a three-year, $52.2 million contract extension. This deal significantly increases Marshall's average annual salary from $9.4 million to $17.4 million. The extension has been reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. This new contract will nearly double Marshall's earning potential from his final year of the previous deal. The 28-year-old player had an impressive season last year, averaging 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists while playing nearly 30 minutes per game. He started 47 games and appeared in 74 during that period. Marshall is known for his versatility, toughness, and ability to impact the game in various ways. He is a quality scorer who can drive, shoot efficiently from the three-point line, and work off the ball. These skills will be crucial with the return of Kyrie Irving to the Mavericks' rotation next season. In addition to the contract extension, the team also announced that Marshall will be switching his number from 13 to 3 for the upcoming season.",
  "summary": "\"The Knife,\" the man with one of the best floater games in the NBA, will remain in Dallas.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dallas Mavericks re-sign Naji Marshall to three-year, $52.2 million deal",
    "Marshall's average annual salary increases from $9.4 million to $17.4 million",
    "Extension nearly doubles Marshall's earning potential from previous deal"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/58133.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Naji Marshall will switch from No. 13 to No. 3 this …",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/naji-marshall-will-switch-from-no-13-to-no-3-this",
        "published": "2026-08-02T21:52:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}