Jaden Hardy Embraces Sixth Man Role After New Mavericks Contract: 'I’m Coming for More'
Jaden Hardy's contract extension with the Mavericks highlights his growth, as he embraces a key sixth man role ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season.
DALLAS — With the 2024-25 NBA regular season campaign set to begin on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs, the Dallas Mavericks worked out a contract extension with Jaden Hardy before Monday’s deadline.
Hardy, 22, landed a three-year, $18 million rookie-scale extension with a final-year team option. He’s been developing as a key piece off the bench and looking to make the most of the opportunity that could open up for him this season.
Hardy led the Mavericks in scoring and assists during the preseason, averaging 15.0 points and 4.3 assists over four games. He maximized his 26.2 minutes per game, notably shooting 40.7% from 3-point range on 6.8 attempts.
Hardy’s Path Forward with the Mavericks
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