- Barkley reportedly signed with the Mavericks for 6 years for $33 million.
- Barkley agreed to a contract with Dallas Stars; sources say that if he plays for the team, he could move on to a new contract with the club.
- In the 2024 season, Barkley scored 20 goals and 21 assists in 82 matches; according to ESPN, his cap hit will be $5.5 million through 2031-32.
According to ESPN, Barkley has signed a new contract with the Mavericks worth $33 million over the next six years, as reported by AP and ESPN.
Barkley, who is 24 years old, will play for Dallas Stars, which is why he will be traded to the Mavericks. According to ESPN, Barkley signed a contract worth three years with a right of termination clause.
In the 2024 season, which Barkley played for Dallas Stars, he recorded 20 goals and 21 assists in 82 matches. ESPN also notes that the three-year contract with Dallas is worth $950,000.
ESPN reports that Barkley will earn $5.5 million between the salary cap for the 2031-32 season, after which he will not be able to play for the club. ESPN also states that the contract includes that the Mavericks will receive a 2027 second-round pick from Dallas Stars, and a 2028 third-rounder.
ESPN also notes that the Mavericks are going to have a salary cap advantage, which is why the contract with Barkley may not be possible to complete. AP added that the deal’s details were not disclosed.
According to ESPN, Barkley will have a salary cap hit of $5.5 million, which could be the highest in the Mavericks roster.