Mavericks Have a July 7 Deadline to Land Tarik Biberović. The Clock Is Ticking.

The Dallas Mavericks are in a sprint to finalize a deal with sharpshooting wing Tarik Biberović, and they have almost no time to spare.

Today is the first day the trade with Memphis can go through the league office — the one that sends Biberović’s draft rights to Dallas. But here’s the thing: his contract with Turkish club Fenerbahçe includes an NBA out clause that expires July 7. That’s tomorrow. So yeah, the front office is working fast.

Why Biberović Fits What Dallas Is Building

Biberović was picked in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft by the Grizzlies, but he’s been developing overseas ever since. He’s spent the last few seasons in the EuroLeague, where he’s turned into a legitimate catch-and-shoot threat. That’s exactly the kind of floor spacer the Mavericks need around Cooper Flagg and a returning Kyrie Irving.

According to Marc Stein, Dallas and Biberović’s reps have been in advanced talks on a potential deal. Stein also reported that Biberović has a “great interest” in coming to the NBA. That’s not nothing. The mutual interest seems real.

But the deadline is the deadline. If this doesn’t get done by July 7, Biberović sticks with Fenerbahçe for at least another season, and the Mavericks lose their shot at adding a young perimeter shooter on a manageable contract.

The Stakes for Both Sides

For Dallas, this is about filling out the roster with reliable spacing. They’ve got their stars. What they need now is guys who can knock down threes when the ball swings their way. Biberović fits that description. He’s not a star, but he doesn’t need to be. He just needs to be in the right spots and let it fly.

For Biberović, the NBA has been the goal since he got drafted. He’s been patient. He’s put in the work in Europe. Now he’s got a chance to actually get on an NBA roster, and the Mavericks are giving him a real look.

One thing worth watching: whether Fenerbahçe tries to push back or make things difficult. These international out clauses can get messy. But sources indicate the talks have been productive so far.

Expect an official announcement in the next day or two — one way or the other. Either Biberović becomes a Maverick, or the deadline passes and we’re talking about this again next summer.