The Dallas Mavericks signed D’Moi Hodge to an Exhibit 10 contract ahead of the 2025–26 season, giving the 26-year-old guard an opportunity to compete for a roster spot or a two-way deal.

Hodge spent last year with Aris Thessaloniki in Greece, where he averaged 7.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in 40 games after previously playing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-way contract.

The 6-foot-4 guard has built his reputation on defense. In the G League, with the South Bay Lakers and Rip City Remix, he averaged 12.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists, while consistently disrupting opposing backcourts. Coaches have praised his energy, effort and ability to make an impact without needing the ball in his hands.

Dallas will enter training camp with a crowded guard rotation. The group includes D’Angelo Russell, Klay Thompson, Jaden Hardy, Danté Exum, and No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg. With Kyrie Irving sidelined to begin the season, the Mavericks are looking to maximize depth and competition for final roster spots. Hodge projects as a candidate for a defensive role or a possible two-way deal, with the emphasis on his ability to pressure ball handlers and provide hustle minutes.

Hodge’s offensive game remains secondary, but his developing outside shot has shown progress. He produced several double-digit scoring efforts overseas last season, offering a complementary skill that could boost his chances of sticking on an NBA roster.

The journey has been a winding one for Hodge, who played college basketball at Cleveland State before transferring to Missouri, where he emerged as a defensive standout. He is also the first player from the Virgin Islands to appear in the NBA, a point of pride he has often highlighted in past interviews.

For the Mavericks, the signing is a low-risk move to bolster competition heading into camp. For Hodge, it represents another opportunity to prove he belongs.

Whether he lands a standard roster spot, a two-way contract, or heads back to the G League, his ability to carve out a defensive niche could determine if Dallas becomes his long-term NBA home.