DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have signed forward P.J. Washington Jr. to a contract extension and are also bringing back guard Dante Exum in moves that should finalize the roster for 2025-26.

The Mavericks announced the deal for Washington on Thursday. A person with knowledge of the extension said the deal was worth $89 million over four years. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because terms weren’t released.

Washington has been a valuable role player since joining the Mavericks in a deal before the trade deadline in 2024. Dallas went to the NBA Finals four months later.

Where Washington fits in the lineup will be an interesting question with the addition of No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. Washington has played small forward, which seems to be the

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