Tarik Biberovic is on the verge of making the jump to the NBA after informing Fenerbahce that he will leave the Turkish club to join the Dallas Mavericks. According to Marc Stein, Dallas is expected to sign the 25-year-old wing to a two-year, $6 million contract with a team option for the second season once a pending trade for his NBA rights is completed.
Stein reported Tuesday that Biberovic notified Fenerbahce before the contractual deadline, triggering a $2 million buyout to leave his current deal. Under NBA collective bargaining rules, the Mavericks can contribute up to $900,000 toward the buyout, meaning Biberovic will be responsible for the remaining amount unless another agreement is reached.
Dallas’ pursuit has been in motion for weeks. Stein previously reported that the Mavericks planned to acquire Biberovic’s draft rights from the Memphis Grizzlies while simultaneously opening discussions with his representatives about bringing him to the NBA for the 2026-27 season. With Biberovic now committing to the move, the final step is completing the rights trade before the contract can be finalized.
The 6-foot-7 sharpshooter arrives after another productive EuroLeague campaign with Fenerbahce. In 36 EuroLeague games during the 2025-26 season, Biberovic averaged 10.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 44.3% from the field and 39.9% from three-point range. His willingness to shoot from deep stood out, averaging 5.1 three-point attempts per game.
His efficiency was even better in Turkey’s domestic league. Across 25 games, Biberovic posted 12.3 points per game while shooting 50.2% overall and an outstanding 48.9% from beyond the arc. Over eight professional seasons in Europe, he has developed into one of the continent’s most reliable perimeter shooters, owning a career 42.3% three-point percentage while steadily increasing his volume from long range.
The addition addresses one of Dallas’ clearest offseason needs. The Mavericks finished the 2025-26 season with a 26-56 record, placing 12th in the Western Conference after missing the playoffs. Despite strong individual campaigns from 2026 Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, who averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists, and Max Christie, who shot 40.4% from three while averaging 12.3 points, Dallas lacked consistent floor spacing throughout the rotation.
The organization has undergone sweeping changes since the season ended. Masai Ujiri took over as team president, Mike Schmitz was hired as general manager and Dusty May became the franchise’s new head coach. The Mavericks also added first-round selections Morez Johnson Jr. and Sergio De Larrea in June’s draft while continuing to build around Flagg as the centerpiece of their rebuild.
