Josh Green: Would Be “Amazing” To Be In Dallas Long-Term

Mavericks shooting guard Josh Green is eligible for a rookie scale extension this offseason and would be interested in getting a deal done before the season begins, he told Olgun Uluc of ESPN.

While Uluc’s conversation with Green focused primarily on his involvement with the Australian national team and the upcoming World Cup, it also touched on the 22-year-old’s NBA contract situation. He said a new deal isn’t at the front of his mind for the time being, but acknowledged that the idea of locking in a long-term extension with the Mavericks appeals to him.

“I hope it happens,” Green said. “I want to be in Dallas. I love Dallas. I love the fan base, love the guys. To think I could be in Dallas long-term would be amazing.”

The 18th overall pick in the 2020 draft, Green played a modest role for the Mavs as a rookie and saw a slight uptick in playing time during his second year. But it wasn’t really until 2022/23 that he emerged as an important rotation player for the club, averaging 9.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 25.7 minutes per game across 60 contests (21 starts). He also shot an impressive 53.7% from the field, including 40.2% on three-pointers.

Dallas reportedly resisted trade interest in Green earlier in the summer and appears to be penciling him in as a key piece of its lineup for 2023/24. The offseason departures of Reggie Bullock, Justin Holiday, and Frank Ntilikina could clear a path to more minutes on the wing for Green, though the team did add Dante Exum and Seth Curry and likely envisions a greater role for Jaden Hardy too.

If Green doesn’t sign a rookie scale extension before the first day of the 2023/24 regular season, he’ll be on track for restricted free agency next summer.