Jorge Díaz-Graham has officially signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Dallas Mavericks, becoming the sixth Spanish player in the NBA and the third on the Dallas roster alongside Sergio de Larrea and Santi Aldama. The 23-year-old power forward, standing at 2.11 meters, secured the agreement just a week before the start of the 2026–27 NBA season, as reported by Gigantes.
What an Exhibit 10 Contract Means for Díaz-Graham in Dallas
An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year, minimum-salary deal with no guaranteed money that serves primarily as a training camp tryout. The agreement provides the Mavericks with flexibility while giving the player a direct path to the franchise’s ecosystem during the final stretch of pre-season preparations.
🚨 El español Jorge Díaz-Graham firmará un contrato Exhibit-10 con los Dallas Mavericks según ha informado @JonChep El español disputó la Summer League con los Mavericks promediando 7.2 puntos, 5.4 rebotes y 1.8 asistencias pic.twitter.com/HvVojpj4Pe
According to league rules cited in reports, the contract can be converted into a two-way deal before the regular season begins, allowing Díaz-Graham to split time between the Mavericks and their NBA G League affiliate, the Texas Legends. Alternatively, if Dallas cuts the player before opening night, he can join the Texas Legends and earn a financial bonus tied to his Exhibit 10 terms if he remains with the G League affiliate for at least 60 days.
Summer League Performances and College Background
The Exhibit 10 agreement follows a strong showing by the Canary Island native during the Las Vegas Summer League. In five appearances with Dallas, Díaz-Graham averaged 7.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, highlighted by a 15-point, 12-rebound performance against the New York Knicks.
Before breaking into the professional ranks in the United States, Díaz-Graham developed in the youth system of La Laguna Tenerife before moving to MG Academy. He subsequently played three seasons of NCAA basketball at the University of Pittsburgh before completing his collegiate career at Oregon State, where he averaged 6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1 assist in 17.9 minutes per contest.
Historic G League Draft Selection Alongside His Twin Brother
The move to Dallas follows another milestone for the family. In the NBA G League International Draft, Jorge Díaz-Graham was selected with the number one overall pick by the Texas Legends, while his twin brother, Guillermo Díaz-Graham, was selected third overall by the same franchise.
The selection underscored the growing footprint of Spanish basketball talent within the NBA talent pipeline. With the 2026–27 regular season opener slated for October 20, NBA teams face a firm roster-cut deadline on October 19 to finalize their official squads, leaving the coming days decisive for Díaz-Graham’s immediate future in Texas.
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