Brandon Williams entered the 2024-25 season with uncertainty, but his hard work has finally paid off. The Dallas Mavericks plan to convert Brandon Williams from a two-way player to a standard two-year NBA contract, according to Shams Charania. Williams’ agents, Derek Lafayette and Fess Irvin of Skyward Sports, confirmed the news to ESPN earlier this week.
Journeyman, Brandon Williams Finds Home On The Mavericks With Contract News
Through limited minutes, Williams impressed the Mavericks’ coaching staff. He is currently averaging 8.3 points and 2.4 assists per game while shooting 51.1% from the field and 37.9% from three-point range. Despite only playing about 15 minutes per contest, his efficient production turned heads.
Early Season Struggles and Limited Opportunities
Williams’ NBA journey this season did not begin easily. He spent the start of the year playing in the NBA G-League, waiting for his chance.
Dallas called him up at the end of 2024, but his early NBA appearances were few and far between. In January, Williams barely saw action, and in February, he appeared in only four games. Patience became a virtue for Williams as he stayed ready for his moment.
His opportunity arrived after a devastating injury to Mavericks’ star Kyrie Irving.
Taking Advantage of the Moment
When Irving suffered an ACL tear on March 3, Williams’ role changed overnight. Suddenly, he was thrust into major minutes as a backup point guard. In March, Williams averaged 26 minutes a game and showcased his full range of skills. He posted 16.6 points, 4.5 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per night during that stretch.
Williams’ highlight moment came against the Memphis Grizzlies, when he scored a career-high 31 points. Though Dallas lost that game, Williams’ performance sent a strong message about his potential.
Mavericks Reward Brandon Williams’ Growth With Standard Contract
Due to NBA rules, two-way players can only participate in up to 50 games during a season. Since Brandon Williams was signed to a Two-Way contract after the season started, the 50-game maximum was prorated based on the number of days remaining in the regular season. Therefore, Williams recently reached the maximum despite appearing in 31 games. Dallas has been short-handed for the last several weeks because of first-apron restrictions that prevent the team from signing another player until April 10.
This prompted the Mavericks to make a decision. Rather than risk losing him to another team, Dallas chose to sign him to a standard NBA contract.
With Irving projected to miss most, if not all, of the next season, Dallas needed depth at point guard. Williams’ development and on-court production made him a perfect fit to stay with the team.
A New Chapter for a True Journeyman
Before landing in Dallas, Williams’ path through professional basketball was anything but smooth. He went undrafted out of Arizona and spent time bouncing between teams and G-League affiliates. Williams’ perseverance kept his dream alive despite countless setbacks.
Now, he finally has stability. The two-year contract with the Mavericks offers Williams a real chance to establish himself in the NBA.
Dallas also benefits by adding a young, hungry guard ready to step up when needed.
Williams’ journey reminds us that in the NBA, preparation meets opportunity in unexpected ways. For Brandon Williams, the road has been long—but a well-earned home awaits in Dallas.
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