Matt Cross is off the Dallas Mavericks roster as of Wednesday, Oct. 14. Hoops Rumors had flagged Dallas among clubs making minor roster moves a day earlier.
The move
Matt Cross, a 25-year-old rookie forward, is off the Dallas Mavericks roster, confirmed by the official roster on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Hoops Rumors previewed the move on Tuesday, Oct. 13, in a report titled "Minor Roster Moves: Mavericks, Clippers, Jazz," with confidence not listed. No destination has been announced for Cross.
The money
Cross's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day, so his cap hit and contract length are not announced. The Mavericks carry $197.9 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, over the $165.0 million salary cap but under the $200.4 million luxury tax line. Dallas sits below both the $209.0 million first apron and the $221.7 million second apron.
The fit
Cross has no NBA line from last season. Dallas's frontcourt last season was led by Cooper Flagg at 33.5 minutes and 21.0 points, Anthony Davis at 31.3 minutes and 20.4 points, P.J. Washington at 31.0 minutes and 14.2 points, and Naji Marshall at 29.5 minutes and 15.2 points. The Mavericks now carry 21 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Where does Matt Cross go after leaving the Mavericks?
Not announced.
What is Matt Cross's new contract?
Not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
How many players are on the Mavericks roster now?
21, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.