Walter Clayton Jr. has landed with the Dallas Mavericks on a two-way contract after Memphis waived the former Florida star during roster cuts. The 2025 first-round pick is coming off a rookie season split between Utah and Memphis.

By the Numbers
  • Clayton averaged 7.8 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists in 20.4 minutes across 69 NBA games.
  • He scored a career-high 20 points in one of two outings.
  • At Florida, he scored 1,346 points in two seasons and shot 38% from 3-point range.
Bottom Line

The Mavericks are giving Clayton a new opportunity to stay in the NBA after Memphis moved on; his next step is turning the two-way deal into a lasting role.