Mavericks Sign Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to 10-Day Contract Under Hardship Exception
Dallas used a hardship exception to add short-term frontcourt depth during a heavy injury spell.
Overview
- Robinson-Earl is expected to be active Thursday against the Jazz, according to reporting from The Athletic relayed by Hoops Rumors.
- The hardship exception allows Dallas to carry a 16th player without waiving anyone from its full 15-man roster.
- Injuries prompted the move, with Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum meeting the hardship criteria, while Cooper Flagg and Max Christie are doubtful and Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington are questionable for Thursday.
- With the Texas Legends, Robinson-Earl has averaged roughly 19.3 points and 11.7–11.8 rebounds across 11 games with improved shooting.
- The 25-year-old has 214 NBA regular-season appearances for the Thunder, Pelicans and Pacers, and his 10-day deal carries a reported $131,970 cap hit as Dallas remains below the second-apron threshold.